Martha
Americannoun
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the sister of Mary and Lazarus. Luke 10:38–42; John 11:1–44.
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a female given name: from an Aramaic word meaning “lady.”
noun
Example Sentences
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A former senior executive at Suncor Energy, Martha Hall Findlay, said in a newspaper essay the Pathways project would add significant costs, and that the Alberta oilsands accounts for 0.16% of global greenhouse gases.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Martha Sánchez is a professor, marriage and family therapist and community organizer.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Martha Mills, died at King's College Hospital in London in 2021 after developing sepsis.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
It’s also not far from Martha Stewart’s 153-acre farm in Bedford, N.Y.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
In 1748, the first wife of John Wayles died just weeks after giving birth to a daughter, Martha Wayles.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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