Marda

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How to Pronounce Marda

Pronounced MAR-dah /ˈmɑr.də/Medium

Meaning: Marda is a phonetic variant of Martha, from the Aramaic marta, meaning 'lady' or 'mistress,' a New Testament name borne by the sister of Mary and Lazarus in the Gospel of Luke.Medium

In 30 seconds: Marda is a variant of Martha, an Aramaic name meaning 'lady.' It appeared quietly in American records, peaking around 1955 (said MAR-dah).

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Origin MediumAramaic

MeaningMarda is a phonetic variant of Martha, from the Aramaic marta, meaning 'lady' or 'mistress,' a New Testament name borne by the sister of Mary and Lazarus in the Gospel of Luke.

U.S. rank (2016)#17891 ↘ Falling

2016 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1955

Total births (all-time)≈ 391

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Marda smooths Martha's -tha ending into a simpler -da, keeping the Aramaic marta, 'lady, mistress,' at its core. Martha itself has been a steady biblical name in English since the medieval period, and this respelling appears mostly in mid-twentieth-century American records.

Marda was never common, given to only about eighteen girls a year at its peak around 1955, and it faded thereafter as biblical -a names gave way to newer styles. It reads today as a plain, dignified vintage choice.

Did you know? Marda's root name Martha comes straight from the New Testament, where Martha of Bethany is remembered for hosting Jesus in her home while her sister Mary listened at his feet.

Overall data confidence 55%

References - Marda — Variant of Martha; Aramaic marta 'lady, mistress'

Variations

MarthaMartaMarthe

Nicknames

Mardie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marda mean?

It is a variant of Martha, from the Aramaic marta, meaning 'lady' or 'mistress.'

How do you pronounce Marda?

It is said MAR-dah /ˈmɑr.də/, two syllables with the stress on the first.

Is Marda a boy or girl name?

Marda is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Marda?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about eighteen girls a year at its peak in the mid nineteen-fifties.