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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Right now I’m really into Martha who is a henna tattoo artist, so I just get blasted with henna tattoos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Yale researcher Martha Gimble explains The Budget Lab’s research into early childhood education and care policies.
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
I looked to my left and, shockingly, there sat Martha Stewart.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
"There is no electricity or cell phone coverage. It was strong, really strong. Things fell in my house," Martha Estrada, a 66 year old resident of Eje Cafetero, which means coffee-growing region, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
The two of them were raised by George and Martha as their own.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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