Where does “Mar” come from?
Mar comes from Scottish Gaelic Màrr, whose ultimate origin and meaning remain unknown.
Mar (English): A title of respect in Syriac, given to all saints...
Definitions
- A title of respect in Syriac, given to all saints...
Ancestry of “Mar”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Classical Syriac | ܡܪܝ | — |
| 2 | Classical Syriac | ܡܪܐ | lord, master, ruler; prince, satrap; patrician,... |
| 3 | Aramaic | מרא | lord, master, ruler; owner; pickaxe |
| 4 | Akkadian | 𒄑𒈥 | — |