Meaning of name Martha

The names of some famous persons by the name Martha (or its variants) are:

Martha Dandridge Cutis Washington, born on 2 June, a famous celebrity. Martha Dandridge Cutis Washington's background: Wife of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Although the title was not coined until after her death, Martha Washington is considered to be the first First Lady of the United States. During her lifetime, she was simply known as 'Lady Washington'.

Martha Stewart, born on 3 August, a famous author. Martha Stewart's background: American business magnate, author, editor and homemaking advocate. She is also a former stockbroker and fashion model. Over the last two decades Stewart has held a prominent position in the American publishing industry; as the author of several books, hundreds of articles on the domestic arts, editor of a national homekeeping magazine, host for two popular daytime television programs, and commercial spokeswoman for K-Mart. In 2001 she was named the third most powerful woman in America by Ladies Home Journal

Martha Rose Reeves, born on 18 July, a famous singer. Martha Rose Reeves's background: An African-American R&B and soul singer and was the lead singer of the Motown girl group Martha and the Vandellas. During her tenure with The Vandellas, they scored over a dozen hit singles including 'Dancing in the Street', 'Nowhere to Run' and 'Jimmy Mack'.