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Marra

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Pronounced MAR-uh /ˈmɑɹ.ə/Medium

Meaning: Usually read as a doubled spelling of Mara — a short form in the Mary/Maria family, with the Hebrew sense 'bitter' behind it — and separately an Italian surname carried into first-name use. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Marra is a doubled spelling of Mara — a short, strong cousin of Mary. Routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'MAR-uh').
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Origin LowEnglish, Italian
MeaningUsually read as a doubled spelling of Mara — a short form in the Mary/Maria family, with the Hebrew sense 'bitter' behind it — and separately an Italian surname carried into first-name use. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14584 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 338

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919632024

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

Marra reads chiefly as a doubled spelling of Mara, the short, sturdy relative of Mary and María whose Hebrew root carries the sense 'bitter'. It is also an Italian surname of separate history. Which route a family means is uncertain, which we note (said 'MAR-uh').

Very rare in the U.S., well behind Mara and Marra's cousins. Rare, short, and strong.

Did you know? Marra doubles the r of Mara, a name tied to the Hebrew word for 'bitter' in the book of Ruth — and it is also a real Italian surname, so its route here is uncertain, which we note (said 'MAR-uh').
Overall data confidence 35%
References — Marra — Mara variant; Italian surname; routes uncertain

Variations

MaraMarahMera

Nicknames

MarRa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marra mean?

Marra is usually read as a spelling of Mara, a short form in the Mary family carrying the Hebrew sense 'bitter'; it is also an Italian surname. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Marra?

It's said MAR-uh /ˈmɑɹ.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Marra a boy or girl name?

Marra is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Marra?

Marra is very rare in the U.S.; Mara is the more familiar form.

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