Martha
pronunciation
How to pronounce Martha in British English:
UK [ˈmɑ:θə]
How to pronounce Martha in American English:
US [ˈmɑrθə]
Word Origin
- Martha
- fem. proper name, from Aramaic Maretha, literally "lady, mistress," fem. of mar, mara "lord, master." As the type name of one concerned with domestic affairs, it is from Luke x:40, 41. Martha's Vineyard discovered 1602 by English explorer Gabriel Archer and apparently named by him, but the identity of the Martha he had in mind is unknown now.
Example
- 1. Martha did not seem to mind mary 's crossness .
- 2. Martha graham took an immediate interest in this new art form .
- 3. Martha stopped cleaning , and stared at mary .
- 4. Today , we explore the life of dancer and choreographer martha graham .
- 5. Martha 's vineyard has always been a discreet , tolerant and liberal place .