Marthe

Marthe is the French and Norwegian variant of the biblical name Martha. The first name means 'the mistress' or 'the lady' and is derived from the Aramaic word martâ.

What does the name Marthe mean?

Marthe represents the French and Norwegian form of the biblical name Martha. The name means 'the mistress' or 'the lady' and originates from the Aramaic term martâ. In the Bible, Martha of Bethany, a close friend of Jesus, is venerated as a saint and is considered the patron saint of waitresses, cooks, and housewives. More information about the name's origin can be found on the page for Martha. In Norway, the variant Marthe was very popular in the 1990s. A common spelling is Marte. International variants include Martta (Finnish) and Marfa (Russian).

Where does the name Marthe come from?

The name Marthe, as a variation of Martha, has its roots in the biblical and ancient Greek name Márthā (Μάρθᾱ). The Aramaic word martâ, meaning 'mistress, lady,' forms the basis. The etymological composition is martâ = mistress, lady (Aramaic). The languages are French and Norwegian.

How do you pronounce Marthe?

The pronunciation of Marthe is one to two syllables and compact. The name is pronounced as [ˈmaʁtə] or [mart] and begins with an open A sound that conveys a pleasant warmth. The consonant combination '-rth-' gives the name a distinctive middle. The schwa sound at the end provides a gentle finish. Overall, Marthe feels traditional and clear – down-to-earth, structured, and calm.

When is the name day of Marthe?

Marthe celebrates her name day on January 19 and July 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Marthe is among the popular first names. The name currently ranks 2,358th in the list of the most common female first names. Its highest ranking was 1,238th in 2010. In the last ten years, Marthe has been given as a first name about 150 times, placing it 1,958th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,885th. Information on the global popularity and frequency of Marthe is also available.

Nicknames & pet names

Mari / Marthi / Marthie / Marthie-Smartie / Marthii / Martini / Martinka / Mathi-Smarti / Märtel / Smartie

Famous people

• Claude Marthe Elisabeth Wintergerst (actress from China)
• Else-Marthe Soerlie Lybekk (handball player from Norway)
• Else-Marthe Sorlie Lybekk (Norwegian handball player)
• Marthe (character from Goethe's Faust)
• Marthe Bibesco (French writer)
• Marthe Chenal (singer from France)
• Marthe Donas (Belgian painter)
• Marthe Flandrin (French painter)
• Marthe Gosteli (Swiss women's rights activist)
• Marthe Keller (Swiss actress)
• Marthe Kristoffersen (Norwegian cross-country skier)
• Marthe Mellot (actress from France)
• Marthe Mercadier (French actress)
• Marthe Renate Fischer (writer from France)
• Marthe Robert (writer)
• Marthe Servine (American composer)
• Marthe Valle (singer from Norway)
• Marthe Villalonga (Algerian actress)
• Marthe Vinot (French actress)
• Marthe Wery (Belgian painter)