Marta Jefferson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marta Jefferson — lady, mistress
43K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marta Jefferson 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 Jefferson: Blind Lemon Jefferson (1893–1929), American Blues musician Marshall Jefferson, American musician Melissa Jefferson, American singer and rapper known professionally as Lizzo Eddie Jefferson, American Jazz vocalist Al Jefferson, American basketball player Amile Jefferson, American basketball player Brandon Jefferson, American basketball player Davon Jefferson (born 1986), American basketball player Janae Jefferson (born 1999), American softball player Jermar Jefferson (born 2000), American football player Jesse Jefferson (1949–2011), American baseball player John Jefferson (American football) (b. 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: Jefferson

English

Blind Lemon Jefferson (1893–1929), American Blues musician Marshall Jefferson, American musician Melissa Jefferson, American singer and rapper known professionally as Lizzo Eddie Jefferson, American Jazz vocalist Al Jefferson, American basketball player Amile Jefferson, American basketball player Brandon Jefferson, American basketball player Davon Jefferson (born 1986), American basketball player Janae Jefferson (born 1999), American softball player Jermar Jefferson (born 2000), American football player Jesse Jefferson (1949–2011), American baseball player John Jefferson (American football) (b.

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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 Jefferson

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 Jefferson:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Jefferson?
The surname Jefferson originates from English. Blind Lemon Jefferson (1893–1929), American Blues musician Marshall Jefferson, American musician Melissa Jefferson, American singer and rapper known professionally as Lizzo Eddie Jefferson, American Jazz vocalist Al Jefferson, American basketball player Amile Jefferson, American basketball player Brandon Jefferson, American basketball player Davon Jefferson (born 1986), American basketball player Janae Jefferson (born 1999), American softball player Jermar Jefferson (born 2000), American football player Jesse Jefferson (1949–2011), American baseball player John Jefferson (American football) (b.
What are the origins of the name Marta Jefferson?
The name Marta Jefferson combines two different traditions: the first name Marta has Greek roots, while the surname Jefferson originates from English.
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