Marah: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-ahr-ahh
Origin: UAE
gender-female

Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North Africa, Western Asia, Middle East
Meaning: Of the sea

Marah is a unisex name primarily used in a feminine form in Hebrew. It means 'of the sea'or 'bitter. 'The name stands as a form of the Biblical name Mara, which bears the same etymology and meaning as Marah. In the Hebrew Bible, Marah refers to a place where Moses led the Israelites after escaping from Egypt with the Pharaoh’s army. The name has undergone changes in usage over time, influenced by its dual meanings in Hebrew and Arabic. In Arabic, Marah conveys the meaning of "joy" or "joyful, " providing a stark contrast to its Hebrew meaning. This dual nature makes Marah an intriguing and versatile name.

Marah Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Marah is currently #7315 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Marah is currently #4142 on Kiindred Girl Names

Popularity Trend Chart

Wikipedia, NSW Births Deaths and Marriages, QLD Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, WA Registry of Births, SA Registry of Births, VIC Registry of Births, Social Security Administration

arrow-icon Marah
arrow-icon