Marthe
Meaning of Marthe
Originating from various European countries, the name Marthe is a female name with a rich history and associations. In Danish, it is pronounced as "mahr-teh," in Swedish as "mahr-teh," and in Norwegian as "mahr-teh." The French pronunciation of Marthe is "mahr-tuh." While the spelling may vary slightly, Martha is considered a variation of this name.
In terms of popularity in the United States, Marthe has seen varying levels of usage throughout the years. In recent decades, it has maintained a relatively low ranking in terms of occurrences. However, it had its peak popularity in the mid-20th century when it ranked within the top 1000 names for baby girls. This suggests that Marthe holds a timeless charm and can be an excellent choice for parents seeking a classic and enduring name for their daughter.
With its diverse cultural associations and historical usage, Marthe offers parents an elegant and distinctive option for their baby girl's name.
Pronunciation
Danish
- Pronunced as mahr-teh (/maˈdɑ̯t̯ɔ/)
Swedish
- Pronunced as mahr-teh (/maˈrte/)
Norwegian
- Pronunced as mahr-teh (/mɑrt/)
French
- Pronunced as mahr-tuh (/maʁt/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Marthe
| Marthe Robin was a French Roman Catholic mystic and stigmatist, known for founding the Foyers de charité association and for reportedly not eating anything for many years except for receiving Holy Eucharist. |
| Marthe Richard was a French prostitute and spy who later became a politician and played a key role in the closure of brothels in France in 1946. |
| Marthe Hoffnung Cohn is a French author, nurse, former spy, and Holocaust survivor who wrote about her experiences as a spy during the Holocaust in the book "Behind Enemy Lines." |
| Marthe Keller is a Swiss actress best known for her role in the film Marathon Man (1976) and her Golden Globe Award nomination. |
| Marthe de Florian was a prominent French socialite and demi-mondaine during the Belle Époque, whose fascinating life resurfaced in 2010 when her untouched Parisian apartment was discovered, inspiring the novel A Paris Apartment. |
| Marthe Camille Bachasson, Count of Montalivet - Marthe Camille Bachasson, 3rd Count of Montalivet, was a French statesman and a Peer of France. |
| Marthe Armitage is a British wallpaper designer known for her hand-drawn designs that are hand printed from lino blocks, and she also creates designs for curtains. |
| Marthe Ekemeyong Moumié was a Cameroonian anti-colonialist writer and activist, known for her involvement in the Union of the Peoples of Cameroon and as the former wife of political leader Félix-Roland Moumié. |
| Marthe Blackburn, a Canadian screenwriter known for her collaborations with director Anne Claire Poirier, was a notable television writer for Radio-Canada and later a film writer for the National Film Board of Canada. |
| Marthe Djian - Martha Djian is a former French athlete known for her specialization in the long jump and 80m hurdles. |
| Marthe Simard - Marthe Marie Amélie Angèle Simard née Caillaud, later Reid-Simard, was a Franco-Canadian politician. |
| Marthe Distel - Marthe Marie Joséphine Distel was a French journalist. |
| Marthe Dupont-Trasenster was a Belgian tennis player. |
| Marthe Bonnard was a French painter known for being the muse, mistress, and later wife of Pierre Bonnard. |
| Marthe Guillain (1890-1974) was a Belgian painter known for her artistic contributions. |
