Martha

The name of our first First Lady still has something of a prim and proper image, academic and efficient. That quiet, traditional, and tasteful gestalt is exactly what makes Martha appealing to some parents today.

The New Testament Martha, sister of Lazarus and Mary of Bethany, was a solicitous housekeeper who looked after the material welfare of Jesus when he was a guest in her home. For this reason Martha has since been identified with domestic labor and hospitality and is the patron saint of housewives, waiters, and cooks (a la Martha Stewart, who shares her name with her mother).

Martha has been a royal name in Scandinavia, the subject of Beatles song "Martha My Dear," and is also associated with the New England island Martha's Vineyard. Livelier foreign forms that have been used in this country include Marta, Martine, and Martina.

Modern dancer/choreographer Martha Graham would make a notable namesake for a dance aficionado.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

lady

Origin

Aramaic

Numerology

M is for musical, your hidden talent!

A is for advantage, for you are blessed with many.

R is for refreshing, the sparkling you.

T is for tasteful, the way you communicate.

H is for honor, your most valuable possession.

A is for activities, for you have many.

Lucky

Martha lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

Famous People Named Martha

• Martha Helen Stewart American lifestyle guru and businesswoman
• Märtha Sofia Lovisa Dagmar Thyra of Sweden Crown Princess of Norway as wife of future King Olav V
• Märtha Louise Princess of Norway
• Martha Layne Collins American politician, former governor of Kentucky
• Martha Rose Reeves singer of American group Martha & the Vandellas

Martha in Pop Culture

• Hector Romero character in the TV series "extr@"
• Hector character in Pixar's "Coco"
• Hector character in video game Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
• Martha Jones companion on TV's "Doctor Who"
• Martha Levinson character on TV's "Downton Abbey"