Strong’s H4755

מָרָא

Part of speech

Proper Name Feminine

Transliteration

Mara'

Pronunciation

mah-RAH

Definition

Mara

Meaning

Mara

Usage

The name "Mara" is used in the Bible to signify bitterness. It is most notably used by Naomi in the Book of Ruth when she expresses her grief and sorrow after the loss of her husband and sons. Naomi asks to be called Mara, reflecting her feelings of bitterness and affliction.

Bible references

Ruth 1:20