Martha Stephan

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Martha Stephan — Latin
639K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Martha Stephan 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 Stephan: Alexander Stephan (1946–2009), German American Germanist Alexander Stephan (footballer) (born 1986), German footballer Bernhard Stephan (born 1943), German director Christoph Stephan (born 1986), German biathlete Cora Stephan (born 1951), German writer Daniel Stephan (born 1973), German handball player Dietrich Stephan (born 1969), American geneticist Doug Stephan (born 1946), American radio talk show personality Édouard Stephan (1837–1923), French astronomer Elie Stephan (born 1986), Lebanese basketball player Friedrich Stephan (21st century), American scientist Friedrich Stephan (soldier) (1. 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: Stephan

French

Alexander Stephan (1946–2009), German American Germanist Alexander Stephan (footballer) (born 1986), German footballer Bernhard Stephan (born 1943), German director Christoph Stephan (born 1986), German biathlete Cora Stephan (born 1951), German writer Daniel Stephan (born 1973), German handball player Dietrich Stephan (born 1969), American geneticist Doug Stephan (born 1946), American radio talk show personality Édouard Stephan (1837–1923), French astronomer Elie Stephan (born 1986), Lebanese basketball player Friedrich Stephan (21st century), American scientist Friedrich Stephan (soldier) (1.

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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 Stephan

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 Stephan:

9
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Stephan?
The surname Stephan originates from French. Alexander Stephan (1946–2009), German American Germanist Alexander Stephan (footballer) (born 1986), German footballer Bernhard Stephan (born 1943), German director Christoph Stephan (born 1986), German biathlete Cora Stephan (born 1951), German writer Daniel Stephan (born 1973), German handball player Dietrich Stephan (born 1969), American geneticist Doug Stephan (born 1946), American radio talk show personality Édouard Stephan (1837–1923), French astronomer Elie Stephan (born 1986), Lebanese basketball player Friedrich Stephan (21st century), American scientist Friedrich Stephan (soldier) (1.
What are the origins of the name Martha Stephan?
The name Martha Stephan combines two different traditions: the first name Martha has Latin roots, while the surname Stephan originates from French.
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