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Origin of the name Mara
For the ancient Slavs, this name evoked awe and fear at the same time. The daughter of Lada and Svarog, Mara belonged to the family of gods who were feared and revered at the same time.
Our ancestors were pagans and lived in harmony with nature. They attributed special qualities to various natural phenomena and elements, on which the lives of ancient people depended. And these natural phenomena were identified with various gods.
The ancient Slavs associated the goddess Mara with winter and death. They believed that Mara was trying with all her might to destroy the sun and prolong the cold season of the year. There were secret sacrificial temples of the goddess in every village. She was given generous gifts and asked for help or mercy. After all, according to legend, she was the mistress of every person’s life. It was Mara who wove the threads of people’s lives, and only she could break them.
Girls were rarely called by the original name Mara, but they tried to choose derivatives from it: Marfa, Marya, Morena, Tamara.
In the Ukrainian and Belarusian languages the word Mara exists to this day.
From Ukrainian the word Mara is translated as: dreams, delirium.
From Belarusian – dream.
Meaning and characteristics of the name Mara
Cold calculation and a sober look at the surrounding reality are the main guidelines for Mara. They are the ones who help her make the right choice of work, social circle and hobbies. If she has decided something for herself, it is completely unrealistic to convince her.
Of course, these facts do not mean that they are alien to romance and daydreaming. Mara loves to dream and make far-reaching plans for her life. But they don’t have handsome princes, magical unicorns and flowering meadows. Only realities, hard work and faith in your own strength.
Women named Mara are very hardworking and efficient. These character traits help them build a good career, create a strong family and earn the respect and love of others.
The absence of rosy tones in her outlook on life is reflected in Mara’s hobbies and environment. The interior of her home is discreet and practical, her hobbies and acquaintances are only useful.
Women with this name try to spend every free minute exclusively correctly. This sometimes irritates those closest to you, but over time everyone understands that such a choice has its advantages.
In Mara’s life there are rarely misfires or unpleasant situations. Everything is entirely according to the plan that she carefully developed for herself, her family and her subordinates at work.
Strong, independent and tenacious women named Mara confidently walk through life. They achieve everything with their ability to calculate everything correctly and act strictly according to the plan.
Name days:
January 8, January 12, June 11, June 17, June 20
Diminutive version
Marushka, Marushechka, Marunya
Abbreviated
March
According to the church
Marya
Color
- lilac
Planet
- Mercury
Element
- water
Stone talisman
topaz
Metal
Lead
Plants
thuja, cypress, azalea
Totem animal
roe