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Martha.

A female given name from Aramaic of biblical origin.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈmɑɹθə/General-American/ˈmɑːθə/UK
  1. A female given name from Aramaic of biblical origin.

  2. The sister of Lazarus and Mary in the New Testament.

  3. A place in the United States: Synonym of Hacoda, Alabama.

  4. A place in the United States: An unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

  5. A place in the United States: An unincorporated community in Bass River Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.

  6. A place in the United States: A small town in Jackson County, Oklahoma.

  7. A place in the United States: An unincorporated community in Wilson County, Tennessee.

Where this word 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.

noun/ˈmɑɹθə/General-American/ˈmɑːθə/UK
  1. A miniature greenhouse with a humidifier, used for growing mushrooms.

    slang
Where this word 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.

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