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At a Glance: Name: Mara – Meaning: bitter – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: MAR-ah
Mara is pronounced MAR-ah (/ˈmɑːrə/), and it comes from Hebrew, where it means "bitter." It's a short, clean name that reads as both modern and classic at the same time, simple to say and spell for a lifetime.
Meaning & Origin of Mara
Meaning: Bitter.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Mara
Phonetic: MAR-ah IPA: /ˈmɑːrə/
Popularity of Mara
In 2024, 514 girls were named Mara, ranking #588 nationally, not far from its high point in 1990, when it reached #538 with 443 babies given the name that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1892–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Mara mean?
Bitter. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mara)
How do you pronounce Mara?
Mara is pronounced MAR-ah (IPA: /ˈmɑːrə/).
Is Mara a popular name right now?
Mara is near its all-time peak (#538 in 1990), ranked #588 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1892–2024.)
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