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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

  1. A title of respect in Syriac, given to all saints...

Ancestry of “Mar”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Classical Syriacܡܪܝ—
2Classical Syriacܡܪܐlord, master, ruler; prince, satrap; patrician,...
3Aramaicמראlord, master, ruler; owner; pickaxe
4Akkadian𒄑𒈥—
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