Marta Matz

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marta Matz — lady, mistress
43K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marta Matz 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 Matz: Yukihiro Matsumoto, Japanese computer scientist, creator of the programming language Ruby Alexis Nolent, French comics writer Matz Robert Eriksson (born 1972), Swedish musician Matz Sandman (born 1948), Norwegian politician Matz Skoog (1957–2026), Swedish ballet dancer and artistic director Surnames Evelyn Matz (born 1955), German handballer Friedrich Matz (1843-1874), German archaeologist Howard Matz (born 1943), American judge Jeff Matz (born 1977), American bass guitarist Johanna Matz (1932–2025), Austrian actress Johnny Matz (1892–1969), American ice hockey player Klaus-Dieter Matz (born 1. 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: Matz

French

Yukihiro Matsumoto, Japanese computer scientist, creator of the programming language Ruby Alexis Nolent, French comics writer Matz Robert Eriksson (born 1972), Swedish musician Matz Sandman (born 1948), Norwegian politician Matz Skoog (1957–2026), Swedish ballet dancer and artistic director Surnames Evelyn Matz (born 1955), German handballer Friedrich Matz (1843-1874), German archaeologist Howard Matz (born 1943), American judge Jeff Matz (born 1977), American bass guitarist Johanna Matz (1932–2025), Austrian actress Johnny Matz (1892–1969), American ice hockey player Klaus-Dieter Matz (born 1.

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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 Matz

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 Matz:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Matz?
The surname Matz originates from French. Yukihiro Matsumoto, Japanese computer scientist, creator of the programming language Ruby Alexis Nolent, French comics writer Matz Robert Eriksson (born 1972), Swedish musician Matz Sandman (born 1948), Norwegian politician Matz Skoog (1957–2026), Swedish ballet dancer and artistic director Surnames Evelyn Matz (born 1955), German handballer Friedrich Matz (1843-1874), German archaeologist Howard Matz (born 1943), American judge Jeff Matz (born 1977), American bass guitarist Johanna Matz (1932–2025), Austrian actress Johnny Matz (1892–1969), American ice hockey player Klaus-Dieter Matz (born 1.
What are the origins of the name Marta Matz?
The name Marta Matz combines two different traditions: the first name Marta has Greek roots, while the surname Matz originates from French.
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