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Barbara

Barbara Report 14 Jan 2008 13:44

Hi,

Could anyone tell me if Martha could be a shortened version of another name.

Thanks

Barbara

Ellie

Ellie Report 14 Jan 2008 14:31

Hi Barbara

As far as I am aware Martha has always been a name in its own right. It is a biblical name and Martha was the sister of Lazarus and Mary of Bethany in the New Testament.

I hope this helps.

Regards, Ellie

Barbara

Barbara Report 14 Jan 2008 16:39

Thanks Ellie and Sheila. Thought it was a name but also wondered if it was shortened for something else.

Barbara