Martha
Aramaic-origin name
Martha is a female given name, biblical in origin—the sister of Mary and Lazarus in the New Testament, known for her domestic hospitality.
The name suggests practicality and industriousness, from the story where Martha busies herself with housework while Mary sits listening to Jesus.
Martha Stewart has made the name nearly synonymous with homemaking expertise.
Biblical man raised from death
- BethanyAncient Judean settlement
- MaryCommon feminine name
- JesusChristian faith's divine son
- GospelChristian salvation teaching
John · Luke · disciple · sister · hospitality · serving · faith · resurrection
Domestic cleaning and upkeep
- homemakingManaging domestic life
- hostessFemale event organizer
- servingMeasured food portion
- choresRoutine household tasks
cooking · baking · cleaning · hospitality · caretaking · industriousness · busyness · practicality
U.S. seat of government
- StewartHereditary Scottish surname
- vineyardGrape-growing estate
- femininePertaining to women
- old-fashionedBelonging to earlier times
vintage · classic · traditional · colonial · American · Southern · grandmother · namesake
Lazarus
Biblical man raised from death
Gospel · John · Luke · disciple · sister · hospitality · serving · faith · resurrection · miracle
housekeeping
Domestic cleaning and upkeep
- homemakingManaging domestic life
- hostessFemale event organizer
- servingMeasured food portion
chores · cooking · baking · cleaning · hospitality · caretaking · industriousness · busyness · practicality · diligence
Washington
U.S. seat of government
old-fashioned · vintage · classic · traditional · colonial · American · Southern · grandmother · namesake · saint
MarthaMary
Common feminine name
bohemian · dreamer · artist · free spirit
- Martha StewartHomemaking media entrepreneur
- Martha's VineyardMassachusetts island off Cape Cod
- Martha WashingtonInitial first lady
- Martha Graham
- Martha Kent