Marah
Marah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːɹə/
Meaning and origin of Marah
- A female given name from Arabic, from Arabic, which means merriness, cheerfulness.
- A female given name from Hebrew, from Hebrew which means bitterness. Biblical variant: Mara.
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic مَرَح (maraḥ).
How popular is Marah?
Since 1880, 2,365 girls in the U.S. have been named Marah. Its highest rank for girls was #1448 in 1991. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Marah
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Marah
Sister and brother names that share Marah's Arabic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Marah FAQ
What does the name Marah mean?
A female given name from Arabic, from Arabic, which means merriness, cheerfulness. A female given name from Hebrew, from Hebrew which means bitterness. Biblical variant: Mara. Borrowed from Arabic مَرَح (maraḥ).
What is the origin of the name Marah?
Marah is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Marah?
Since 1880, 2,365 girls in the U.S. have been named Marah. Its highest rank for girls was #1448 in 1991. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Marah a boy or girl name?
Marah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,365 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.