Martha Huston

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Martha Huston — Latin
639K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Martha Huston is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Martha is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Martha is a feminine given name (Latin from Ancient Greek Μάρθα (Mártha), from Aramaic מרתא (Mārtā) "the mistress" or "the lady", from מרה "mistress", feminine of מרי "master"). Patti, Patsy, and Patty were in use in Colonial America as English rhyming diminutives of the diminutive Mattie. Molly has been used as a diminutive of Martha since the 18th century. The surname Huston: Huston Township, Blair County, Pennsylvania Huston Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania Huston Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania Huston Quin, former mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, United States Huston Smith, American religious scholar Huston Street, American retired baseball player People with the surname Anjelica Huston (born 1951), an American actress Danny Huston (born 1962), American actor and director Eli Huston (c. Martha is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 639K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Martha reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Martha

Latin

Martha is a feminine given name (Latin from Ancient Greek Μάρθα (Mártha), from Aramaic מרתא (Mārtā) "the mistress" or "the lady", from מרה "mistress", feminine of מרי "master"). Patti, Patsy, and Patty were in use in Colonial America as English rhyming diminutives of the diminutive Mattie. Molly has been used as a diminutive of Martha since the 18th century.

Surname: Huston

English

Huston Township, Blair County, Pennsylvania Huston Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania Huston Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania Huston Quin, former mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, United States Huston Smith, American religious scholar Huston Street, American retired baseball player People with the surname Anjelica Huston (born 1951), an American actress Danny Huston (born 1962), American actor and director Eli Huston (c.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Martha Huston

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 Martha Huston:

5
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Martha?
The first name Martha originates from Latin. Martha is a feminine given name (Latin from Ancient Greek Μάρθα (Mártha), from Aramaic מרתא (Mārtā) "the mistress" or "the lady", from מרה "mistress", feminine of מרי "master"). Patti, Patsy, and Patty were in use in Colonial America as English rhyming diminutives of the diminutive Mattie. Molly has been used as a diminutive of Martha since the 18th century.
When was Martha most popular?
The name Martha reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Huston?
The surname Huston originates from English. Huston Township, Blair County, Pennsylvania Huston Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania Huston Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania Huston Quin, former mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, United States Huston Smith, American religious scholar Huston Street, American retired baseball player People with the surname Anjelica Huston (born 1951), an American actress Danny Huston (born 1962), American actor and director Eli Huston (c.
What are the origins of the name Martha Huston?
The name Martha Huston combines two different traditions: the first name Martha has Latin roots, while the surname Huston originates from English.
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