MARA  

Gender: F
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: "bitter"

Popularity in 2008: #812

This evocative ancient root of Mary has a more modern appeal.

Variations:
Marae, Mahra, Mar, Maralina, Marra, Maraline, Marah

Mara is being discussed in our message boards:

• Nora, Julia, or Anna with long last name?
• A New List for Baby "Kick"
• Names we like but can't use... what do you suggest?
• Pin up Names:)
• Build a Name Together

Read Nameberry blog posts about Mara:

• RUSSIAN GIRLS' NAMES
• RUSSIAN BABY NAMES
• BIBLICAL NAMES: From The Baby Name Bible