Martha
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Martha
- /ˈmɑɹθə/ US
- /ˈmɑːθə/ UK
Where it comes from
* From Latin Martha, from Ancient Greek Μάρθα (Mártha), from Aramaic מָרְתָא (mārtā, “mistress”), feminine of מרא (mārā). Doublet of Marfa.
* (humidity chamber): From the use of Martha Stewart-branded storage closets in the construction of early units.
proper noun
- A female given name from Aramaic of biblical origin. They wanted to call her Helen, but I did put my foot down there. Knowing what her mother and father looked like! I tried hard for Martha or Dorcas or something sensible - but it was no good - waste of breath.
- The sister of Lazarus and Mary in the New Testament. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? Bid her therefore that she help me. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is need
- Synonym of Hacoda, Alabama.
- An unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
- An unincorporated community in Bass River Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.
- A small town in Jackson County, Oklahoma.
- An unincorporated community in Wilson County, Tennessee.
noun Marthas
- A miniature greenhouse with a humidifier, used for growing mushrooms.
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: marta, marsha, murtha, kiss, tom, march, marthe, maid, char, housekeeper, domestic, housemaid, servant, cleaner, kitchen-maid, scullery-maid
Translations
Talk about this word "Martha." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/martha. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. Martha. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/martha "Martha." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/martha.Cite this
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title = {Martha},
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year = {2026},
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