Marthena
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRTH-ihn-uh ]
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Marthena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5 babies have been named Marthena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marthena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,751 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,751
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Marthena
Marthena is a girl name .
Marthena is currently ranked #48,751 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marthena include Mar, Mart, Marty, Martie, Marth, Marthy, Marthie, Ena, Enay, Enaie, May, and Maie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marthena include Martha, Martina, Marta . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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