Marta Barrios

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marta Barrios — lady, mistress
43K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marta Barrios is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Marta is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Marta is a female given name derived from the Aramaic name ܡܳܪܬܳܐ (Mârtâ, in Syriac script, מָרְתָא in Hebrew script), which translates as "the lady" in English. It had the male form "Martinus" in Roman culture. It has been described as a cognate of Martha. The name Marta should not be confused with the similar-looking Swedish name Märta, which derives from the Greek name Margaret and means "pearl". The surname Barrios: Agustín Barrios (1885–1944), Paraguayan guitarist and composer Ángel Barrios (1882–1964), Spanish guitarist and composer Arturo Barrios (born 1962), Mexican athlete Bayang Barrios (born 1968), Filipino musician Edison Barrios (born 1988), Venezuelan baseball player Eduardo Barrios (1884–1963), Chilean writer Gerardo Barrios (1813–1865), President of El Salvador 1859–1863 Gonzalo Barrios (politician) (1902–1993), Venezuelan politician Gonzalo Barrios (gamer) (born 1995), Chilean-American Super Smash Bros. Marta is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 43K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Marta reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Marta

Meaning: lady, mistress

Greek

Marta is a female given name derived from the Aramaic name ܡܳܪܬܳܐ (Mârtâ, in Syriac script, מָרְתָא in Hebrew script), which translates as "the lady" in English. It had the male form "Martinus" in Roman culture. It has been described as a cognate of Martha. The name Marta should not be confused with the similar-looking Swedish name Märta, which derives from the Greek name Margaret and means "pearl".

Surname: Barrios

Spanish

Agustín Barrios (1885–1944), Paraguayan guitarist and composer Ángel Barrios (1882–1964), Spanish guitarist and composer Arturo Barrios (born 1962), Mexican athlete Bayang Barrios (born 1968), Filipino musician Edison Barrios (born 1988), Venezuelan baseball player Eduardo Barrios (1884–1963), Chilean writer Gerardo Barrios (1813–1865), President of El Salvador 1859–1863 Gonzalo Barrios (politician) (1902–1993), Venezuelan politician Gonzalo Barrios (gamer) (born 1995), Chilean-American Super Smash Bros.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Marta is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Marta by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Marta Barrios

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Marta Barrios:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Marta?
The first name Marta originates from Greek. Marta is a female given name derived from the Aramaic name ܡܳܪܬܳܐ (Mârtâ, in Syriac script, מָרְתָא in Hebrew script), which translates as "the lady" in English. It had the male form "Martinus" in Roman culture. It has been described as a cognate of Martha. The name Marta should not be confused with the similar-looking Swedish name Märta, which derives from the Greek name Margaret and means "pearl".
When was Marta most popular?
The name Marta reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Barrios?
The surname Barrios originates from Spanish. Agustín Barrios (1885–1944), Paraguayan guitarist and composer Ángel Barrios (1882–1964), Spanish guitarist and composer Arturo Barrios (born 1962), Mexican athlete Bayang Barrios (born 1968), Filipino musician Edison Barrios (born 1988), Venezuelan baseball player Eduardo Barrios (1884–1963), Chilean writer Gerardo Barrios (1813–1865), President of El Salvador 1859–1863 Gonzalo Barrios (politician) (1902–1993), Venezuelan politician Gonzalo Barrios (gamer) (born 1995), Chilean-American Super Smash Bros.
What are the origins of the name Marta Barrios?
The name Marta Barrios combines two different traditions: the first name Marta has Greek roots, while the surname Barrios originates from Spanish.
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