Martha Swaim

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Martha Swaim — Latin
639K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Martha Swaim 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 Swaim: Bob Swaim (born 1943), American film director Cy Swaim (1874–1945), American baseball player David G. Swaim (1834–1897), United States Army general Hardress Nathaniel Swaim (1890–1957), American judge John Swaim (1949–2013), American politician Kurt Swaim, American politician Michael Swaim, American actor, writer, and comedian Swain (surname) 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: Swaim

English

Bob Swaim (born 1943), American film director Cy Swaim (1874–1945), American baseball player David G. Swaim (1834–1897), United States Army general Hardress Nathaniel Swaim (1890–1957), American judge John Swaim (1949–2013), American politician Kurt Swaim, American politician Michael Swaim, American actor, writer, and comedian Swain (surname)

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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 Swaim

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 Swaim:

9
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

6
Personality Number

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

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 Swaim?
The surname Swaim originates from English. Bob Swaim (born 1943), American film director Cy Swaim (1874–1945), American baseball player David G. Swaim (1834–1897), United States Army general Hardress Nathaniel Swaim (1890–1957), American judge John Swaim (1949–2013), American politician Kurt Swaim, American politician Michael Swaim, American actor, writer, and comedian Swain (surname)
What are the origins of the name Martha Swaim?
The name Martha Swaim combines two different traditions: the first name Martha has Latin roots, while the surname Swaim originates from English.
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