Marta Chatham

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marta Chatham — lady, mistress
43K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marta Chatham 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 Chatham: C. J. Chatham (born 1994), American baseball player Charles Chatham (1910–1994), English cricketer Gerald Chatham (1906–1956), American lawyer, lead prosecutor in the Emmett Till case John Chatham (Australian politician) (1866–1925) John Purnell Chatham (1872–1914), American sailor and Medal of Honor recipient Ray Chatham (1924–1999), English footballer Rhys Chatham (born 1952), American musician Richard Thurmond Chatham (1896–1957), American politician Russell Chatham (1939–2019), American landscape artist William Chatham (1859–1941), Scottish-born engineer and government official of Hong Kon. 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: Chatham

Scottish

C. J. Chatham (born 1994), American baseball player Charles Chatham (1910–1994), English cricketer Gerald Chatham (1906–1956), American lawyer, lead prosecutor in the Emmett Till case John Chatham (Australian politician) (1866–1925) John Purnell Chatham (1872–1914), American sailor and Medal of Honor recipient Ray Chatham (1924–1999), English footballer Rhys Chatham (born 1952), American musician Richard Thurmond Chatham (1896–1957), American politician Russell Chatham (1939–2019), American landscape artist William Chatham (1859–1941), Scottish-born engineer and government official of Hong Kon.

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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 Chatham

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 Chatham:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Chatham?
The surname Chatham originates from Scottish. C. J. Chatham (born 1994), American baseball player Charles Chatham (1910–1994), English cricketer Gerald Chatham (1906–1956), American lawyer, lead prosecutor in the Emmett Till case John Chatham (Australian politician) (1866–1925) John Purnell Chatham (1872–1914), American sailor and Medal of Honor recipient Ray Chatham (1924–1999), English footballer Rhys Chatham (born 1952), American musician Richard Thurmond Chatham (1896–1957), American politician Russell Chatham (1939–2019), American landscape artist William Chatham (1859–1941), Scottish-born engineer and government official of Hong Kon.
What are the origins of the name Marta Chatham?
The name Marta Chatham combines two different traditions: the first name Marta has Greek roots, while the surname Chatham originates from Scottish.
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