Marta facts for kids

Marta can mean different things, like a popular name, a place, a famous person, or even a public transport system! It's a word with many uses, and this page will help you understand them all.

People Named Marta

Marta is a very common name for girls. It's used in many countries around the world.

Marta as a Given Name

• Marta is a popular girl's name. It comes from the Aramaic language and means "lady" or "mistress."
• Märta is another way to spell the name, often used in Sweden.
• Sometimes, people also have Marta as their family name or surname.

Famous People Called Marta

• Marta (footballer) (born in 1986) is a super famous Brazilian professional footballer. She is known as one of the greatest female football players of all time! She has won many awards and scored tons of goals.

Places Called Marta

The name Marta can also refer to different locations.

Marta in Italy

• The Marta River is a river in Italy. It starts from Lake Bolsena and flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea.
• Marta, Lazio is a small town, called a comune, in Italy. It's located in the Lazio region, close to the Marta River and Lake Bolsena.

Marta in Nepal

• Marta, Nepal is a village in Nepal. It's part of a group of villages called a village development committee.

Arts and Entertainment

The name Marta has also inspired many creative works, like movies and songs.

Movies and Songs

• Marta is the name of a Spanish film made in 1971.
• "Marta" is a song by the singer Ricardo Arjona.
• "Marta" is also a song by the group Nena Daconte.
• Another song called "Marta" is by Alejandra Guzmán, found on her album Indeleble.
• "Marta, Rambling Rose of the Wildwood" is a song from 1931, sung by Arthur Tracy.
• "Marta" is also a song composed by Moisés Simons.

MARTA: Public Transport and Art

The letters M.A.R.T.A. can also stand for different organizations.

Public Transportation Systems

• MARTA is the main public transport system in the Atlanta area in the United States. It helps people get around the city using trains and buses.
• MARTA is another public transport agency. It serves parts of San Bernardino County in California.

Art Museum

• MARTa Herford is a modern art museum located in Herford, Germany. It's known for its interesting architecture and contemporary art exhibits.

Other Uses of Marta

• The Battle of Marta was a historical battle that happened in North Africa in 547 AD. In this battle, the local Moorish people won against the Byzantine Empire.

See also

• All pages beginning with Marta
• Martha (disambiguation)