Mara

Mara is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "bitter" or "sorrow."

Notable Namesakes

• Mara Wilson - Actress known for "Matilda" and "Mrs. Doubtfire."
• Mara Brock Akil - TV producer of "Girlfriends" and "Being Mary Jane."
• Mara Schiavocampo - Journalist and news correspondent for various networks.
• Mara Liasson - NPR political correspondent and analyst.
• Mara Abbott - Professional cyclist and Olympic athlete.
• Mara Lane - Actress and wife of actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers.
• Mara Keisling - LGBTQ rights activist and founder of NCTE.
• Mara Yamauchi - British long-distance runner and Olympian.
• Mara Hvistendahl - Journalist and author of "Unnatural Selection."
• Mara Roszak - Celebrity hairstylist for stars like Emma Stone.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Mara

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Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Mara