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Mara

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Mara carries different meanings by origin.

Biblical“Bitter”

Means bitter in Hebrew.

Hungarian · Croatian · Serbian“Beloved”or“Wished-for child”or“Bitter”

Hungarian variant of Mária; Croatian and Serbian variant of Marija.

Biblical namesake: Naomi, a central figure in the Book of Ruth, called herself Mara to express her grief after losing her husband and sons. She is remembered for her resilience and her role in Ruth's story. (Ruth · Ruth 1:20)

2 syllables · /ˈmɑːr.ə/

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