Marsha
Meaning of Marsha
The name Marsha is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Marcius, which means "dedicated to Mars," the Roman god of war. Pronounced as MAHR-shuh (/mɑrˈʃə/) in English, Marsha evokes a sense of strength and classic elegance. A popular variant is Marcia. Historically, Marsha saw its peak popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States, notably ranking 68th in 1950. Although its usage has declined over recent decades, it remains a timeless choice with a rich cultural heritage. The name carries associations with notable figures such as Marsha P. Johnson, an influential activist in the LGBTQ+ community, adding layers of historical significance and inspiration for modern parents considering this enduring name for their daughters.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as MAHR-shuh (/mɐrˈʃə/)
American English
- Pronunced as MAR-shuh (/mɑrˈʃə/)
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Notable People Named Marsha
| Marsha P. Johnson was an influential American gay liberation activist and drag queen who played a key role in the Stonewall uprising of 1969. |
| Marsha Hunt is an American actress, novelist, singer, and former model known for her role in the musical Hair and her relationships with Marc Bolan and Mick Jagger. |
| Marsha Ambrosius-Billups is an English singer and songwriter known for her work as part of the R&B duo Floetry and her solo album Late Nights & Early Mornings. |
| Marsha Mason is an acclaimed American actress and director, known for her four Academy Award nominations and her Golden Globe-winning performances in Cinderella Liberty and The Goodbye Girl. |
| Marsha Norman is an award-winning American playwright, screenwriter, and novelist known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'night, Mother and her work on Broadway musicals like The Secret Garden and The Bridges of Madison County. |
| Marsha Lisa Thomason Sykes is a well-known English actress recognized for her roles in The Haunted Mansion, Lost, Las Vegas, White Collar, and The Bay. |
| Marsha Garces Williams is an American film producer and philanthropist, known for her marriage to actor and comedian Robin Williams from 1989 to 2010. |
| Marsha Kennedy is a Canadian artist known for her work in painting and drawing, with a focus on the theme of "Man vs Nature or Man as a part of nature." |
| Marsha Sharp, former head coach of Texas Tech University's Lady Raiders basketball team, retired after 24 years and was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003. |
| Marsha Rose Thomson is a former Australian politician known for her tenure in the Victorian Legislative Assembly and as the first female Jewish minister in Australia. |
| Marsha Ternus - Marsha K. Ternus is an American lawyer and former Iowa Supreme Court justice known for her role in the landmark same-sex marriage ruling and subsequent removal from office. |
| Marsha Clark is a well-known American actress recognized for her roles in popular soap operas such as Guiding Light, One Life to Live, and Days of Our Lives, as well as for voicing the spirit of Grace Bennett on Passions. |
| Marsha Campbell is a former American Democrat politician who served in the Missouri House of Representatives. |
| Marsha Leonette Smith is a Jamaican attorney-at-law and Labour Party politician who currently serves as the Member of Parliament for Saint Ann North Eastern. |
| Marsha Courneya is a Canadian screenwriter, renowned for her contributions to the feature film The Blue Seal. |
