Marra

MAH-rah'MAH-rah'2 syllables
🇮🇹Italian
Resilient

MEANING

Bitter

ORIGIN

Italian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Italian word 'amaro' meaning bitter.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used as a surname in Italy, conveying a sense of strength.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been used historically in Italian literature and culture.

🇮🇱Hebrew
Mellow

MEANING

Bitter

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

From the Hebrew word 'mar' meaning bitter.

CULTURAL NOTES

Used in the Bible, notably in the story of Naomi who called herself Mara.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Biblical usage as a symbol of sorrow and lamentation.

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FAQs About Marra

The name Marra means "bitter" in Italian, "bitter" in Hebrew.
Marra has Italian and Hebrew origins. Derived from the Italian word 'amaro' meaning bitter.
Marra is pronounced MAH-rah (MAH-rah). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Marra include Mari, Mara.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Marra include Luca, Elena, Sofia, Dante.
The most common spelling is Marra. Alternative spellings include Mara, Marah.