Martha Name Meaning & Origin
Martha
Origin of the name Martha:
Derived from the Aramaic Mārthā (lady, mistress). The name is borne in the Bible by the sister of Lazarus and Mary of Bethany.
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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Martha Wayne, Batman's mother (DC comics)
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Martha Quiner no. 2 from The Little House series
Martha Johansson - a character from the X-Men comics, her superhero name is No-Girl