Meaning & Story
From Hebrew Marah meaning bitter or bitterness, though in practice the name is used with the beautiful connotation of strength that comes through difficulty. Mara is also the name of a Buddhist demon who represents the temptation to cling to earthly existence.
Mara has a quiet, contained intensity that makes it unexpectedly compelling. The Hebrew meaning of bitter sounds harsh in isolation, but bitterness often comes from depth of feeling — a Mara is someone who experiences the world fully, including its shadows. As a pet name it suits a mysterious, independent female with soulful eyes and a complex interior life. The two-syllable brevity makes it easy and beautiful to say in any context.