Martha Nam

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Martha Nam — Latin
639K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Martha Nam 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 Nam: Nam, 'Nam, or The Nam are shortened terms for: Vietnam, which is also spelled Viet Nam Nam, The Nam or NAM may also refer to: Nam, a fictional character in anime series Dragon Ball NAM (1986 video game), a 1986 computer war game for 8-bit computers NAM (video game), a 1998 PC game The 'Nam, a Vietnam War comic series by Marvel NAM Aidsmap, a UK organization and website formerly named the National AIDS Manual and now often simply aidsmap National Academy of Medicine, of the US National Academies of Sciences National-Anarchist Movement, a radical, racist, anti-capitalist, anti-Marxist, and anti-. 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: Nam

Vietnamese

Nam, 'Nam, or The Nam are shortened terms for: Vietnam, which is also spelled Viet Nam Nam, The Nam or NAM may also refer to: Nam, a fictional character in anime series Dragon Ball NAM (1986 video game), a 1986 computer war game for 8-bit computers NAM (video game), a 1998 PC game The 'Nam, a Vietnam War comic series by Marvel NAM Aidsmap, a UK organization and website formerly named the National AIDS Manual and now often simply aidsmap National Academy of Medicine, of the US National Academies of Sciences National-Anarchist Movement, a radical, racist, anti-capitalist, anti-Marxist, and anti-.

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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 Nam

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 Nam:

8
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

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 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 Nam?
The surname Nam originates from Vietnamese. Nam, 'Nam, or The Nam are shortened terms for: Vietnam, which is also spelled Viet Nam Nam, The Nam or NAM may also refer to: Nam, a fictional character in anime series Dragon Ball NAM (1986 video game), a 1986 computer war game for 8-bit computers NAM (video game), a 1998 PC game The 'Nam, a Vietnam War comic series by Marvel NAM Aidsmap, a UK organization and website formerly named the National AIDS Manual and now often simply aidsmap National Academy of Medicine, of the US National Academies of Sciences National-Anarchist Movement, a radical, racist, anti-capitalist, anti-Marxist, and anti-.
What are the origins of the name Martha Nam?
The name Martha Nam combines two different traditions: the first name Martha has Latin roots, while the surname Nam originates from Vietnamese.
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