Marta Sunday

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marta Sunday — lady, mistress
43K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marta Sunday 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 Sunday: Surname Billy Sunday (1862–1935), American baseball player and evangelist Dave Sunday (born 1947), Zambian footballer David Sunday, Nigerian footballer Gabriel Sunday (born 1985), American actor Helen Thompson Sunday (1868–1957), American evangelist Ibrahim Sunday (born 1950), Ghanaian footballer Johnson Sunday (born 1981), Nigerian footballer Obaji Sunday (born 1988), Nigerian footballer Patrick Sunday (born 1975), Nigerian footballer Stephen Sunday (born 1988), Nigerian-born Spanish footballer Ruby Sunday, fictional character in the British science fiction series Doctor Who. 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: Sunday

Spanish

Surname Billy Sunday (1862–1935), American baseball player and evangelist Dave Sunday (born 1947), Zambian footballer David Sunday, Nigerian footballer Gabriel Sunday (born 1985), American actor Helen Thompson Sunday (1868–1957), American evangelist Ibrahim Sunday (born 1950), Ghanaian footballer Johnson Sunday (born 1981), Nigerian footballer Obaji Sunday (born 1988), Nigerian footballer Patrick Sunday (born 1975), Nigerian footballer Stephen Sunday (born 1988), Nigerian-born Spanish footballer Ruby Sunday, fictional character in the British science fiction series Doctor Who.

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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 Sunday

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 Sunday:

11
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

5
Personality Number

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

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 Sunday?
The surname Sunday originates from Spanish. Surname Billy Sunday (1862–1935), American baseball player and evangelist Dave Sunday (born 1947), Zambian footballer David Sunday, Nigerian footballer Gabriel Sunday (born 1985), American actor Helen Thompson Sunday (1868–1957), American evangelist Ibrahim Sunday (born 1950), Ghanaian footballer Johnson Sunday (born 1981), Nigerian footballer Obaji Sunday (born 1988), Nigerian footballer Patrick Sunday (born 1975), Nigerian footballer Stephen Sunday (born 1988), Nigerian-born Spanish footballer Ruby Sunday, fictional character in the British science fiction series Doctor Who.
What are the origins of the name Marta Sunday?
The name Marta Sunday combines two different traditions: the first name Marta has Greek roots, while the surname Sunday originates from Spanish.
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