Марфа

Meaning

marfa, lady

The name Marfa comes from the Hebrew word “marfa” – “lady”. In Christian tradition this name belongs to a saint, the sister of Mary mentioned in the New Testament. In Ukraine the name has been preserved in the church calendar and is used in folk songs and fairy tales as a symbol of modesty and fidelity.

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Personality traits

Famous bearers

• Свята Марфа (біблійна сестра Марії)

• Марфа Петрова (українська актриса, 1900‑1975)

• Марфа Ковальчук (українська співачка, 1990‑)

• Марфа Соловей (видатна українська вчителька, 1925‑2002)