♀ Name Marla – drop of the sea

Origin:	German, English, Hebrew
Meaning:	sea of bitterness, drop of the sea, star of the sea, rebelliousness, exalted one, beloved, wished for child, of Magdala, tower
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Marla is a name associated with Marleen and Marlene, carrying meanings rooted in both Hebrew and Aramaic tradition through these related forms. It is best known as a concise, classic-sounding feminine name.

Where does the name Marla come from?

Marla is a short form of Marleen and Marlene.

What does the name Marla mean?

Marla takes on the meanings of Marleen and Marlene. These are “sea of bitterness,” “drop of the sea,” “star of the sea,” “rebelliousness,” “exalted one,” “beloved,” or “wished for child,” and “of Magdala” or “tower.”

Word composition

• Egyptian “mry” = beloved
• Hebrew “mar” (מַר) = drop
• Hebrew “mará” (מָרָה) = bitterness
• Hebrew “yam” (יָם) = sea
• Hebrew “maor” (מאור) = star, light
• Hebrew “róm” (רוֹם) = height
• Hebrew “meri” (מְרִי) = rebelliousness
• Hebrew “migdál” (מִגְדָּל) = tower

Pronunciation of Marla

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Author: Jelka Batteiger

Last updated: 4/21/2026