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Marta

Marta is a feminine given name used across many cultures. It derives from the Aramaic name Marta, meaning lady or mistress, and entered Christian usage through the Greek form Martha in the New Testament. In Latin and later European languages, it became Marta in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Polish, among others. The name is common in Europe and the Americas, often chosen for its classic, simple sound.

In Christian tradition, Saint Martha is a figure in the Gospel of John, identified as the sister

Notable bearers include the Brazilian footballer Marta Vieira da Silva, commonly known simply as Marta, a forward

The given name has several variants and is closely related to the English name Martha. In contemporary

of
Mary
and
Lazarus.
She
is
venerated
as
a
model
of
hospitality
and
service,
and
is
celebrated
in
Catholic
and
Orthodox
calendars.
who
has
received
international
recognition
for
her
play;
the
Argentine
conceptual
artist
Marta
Minujín;
and
Polish
actress
Marta
Żmuda-Trzebiatowska.
usage,
Marta
remains
a
popular
choice
in
many
countries,
and
it
can
serve
as
a
formal
given
name
or
a
familiar
form
of
longer
names.