Martha Sturm

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Martha Sturm — Latin
639K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Martha Sturm 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 Sturm: Alexander McCormick Sturm (1923–1951), American artist, author, and entrepreneur Andreas Sturm (born 1986), German politician August Sturm (1865–1943), American businessman Christian Sturm (born 1978), German tenor Christoph Christian Sturm (1740–1786), German preacher and author Felix Sturm (born 1979 as Adnan Ćatić), Bosnian-German boxer Florian Sturm (born 1982), Austrian footballer Friedrich Sturm (1823–1898), Austrian artist Friedrich Otto Rudolf Sturm (1841–1919), German mathematician Helmut Sturm (1932–2008), German artist Jacob Sturm von Sturmeck (1489–1553), German statesman and Refor. 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: Sturm

English

Alexander McCormick Sturm (1923–1951), American artist, author, and entrepreneur Andreas Sturm (born 1986), German politician August Sturm (1865–1943), American businessman Christian Sturm (born 1978), German tenor Christoph Christian Sturm (1740–1786), German preacher and author Felix Sturm (born 1979 as Adnan Ćatić), Bosnian-German boxer Florian Sturm (born 1982), Austrian footballer Friedrich Sturm (1823–1898), Austrian artist Friedrich Otto Rudolf Sturm (1841–1919), German mathematician Helmut Sturm (1932–2008), German artist Jacob Sturm von Sturmeck (1489–1553), German statesman and Refor.

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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 Sturm

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 Sturm:

8
Expression Number

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

5
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Sturm?
The surname Sturm originates from English. Alexander McCormick Sturm (1923–1951), American artist, author, and entrepreneur Andreas Sturm (born 1986), German politician August Sturm (1865–1943), American businessman Christian Sturm (born 1978), German tenor Christoph Christian Sturm (1740–1786), German preacher and author Felix Sturm (born 1979 as Adnan Ćatić), Bosnian-German boxer Florian Sturm (born 1982), Austrian footballer Friedrich Sturm (1823–1898), Austrian artist Friedrich Otto Rudolf Sturm (1841–1919), German mathematician Helmut Sturm (1932–2008), German artist Jacob Sturm von Sturmeck (1489–1553), German statesman and Refor.
What are the origins of the name Martha Sturm?
The name Martha Sturm combines two different traditions: the first name Martha has Latin roots, while the surname Sturm originates from English.
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