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Mara
GirlHebrew/Latin origin · /MAH-rah/ · biblical
Meaning: Bitter or sea.
Popularity 48/1002 syllables↑ Rising
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Today, Mara is an uncommon name (popularity 48/100).
It has been climbing in popularity in recent years.
Mara is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the word 'marah,' meaning 'bitter.' In the Bible, Naomi, after experiencing hardship, renames herself Mara to reflect her sorrow. The name also has Latin roots, where it means 'sea,' derived from 'mare.' This dual origin gives the name a rich cultural and linguistic background.
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