Marah
/maɾa/from spelling rules
Marah is a proper name used for a person in Spanish.
Marah is used specifically as a proper name for an individual.
How do you pronounce it?
/maɾa/
Did you know?
- While Marah is a name, it sounds nearly identical to the Spanish word mara, which is a slang term used in some Latin American countries to describe a member of a criminal gang.
- Because Marah is an unconventional name in Spanish, listeners often assume it is a loanword from Hebrew, where 'Marah' means 'bitter'.
- While Marah is a name, the word mar (sea) is a very common root in Spanish-speaking cultures, and the name could be mistakenly perceived as a stylized variation of 'sea' by some.
Examples in context
- Marah es mi mejor amiga.Marah is my best friend.
- Ayer hablé con Marah.I spoke with Marah yesterday.
- ¿Conoces a Marah?Do you know Marah?
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are talking about a mutual friend.
- LucíaAlejandro, ¿has visto a Marah?Alejandro, have you seen Marah?
- AlejandroNo, no la he visto hoy.No, I haven't seen her today.
- LucíaMarah me debe llamar.Marah is supposed to call me.
- AlejandroTal vez te llame más tarde.Maybe she will call you later.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
