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Māra is a feminine given name of Latvian and Lithuanian origin, derived from the Baltic root associated with the earth, fate, and death, and linked to an ancient goddess figure who governed the souls of the deceased and the cycle of life. In Latvian folklore, Māra is a powerful deity often paired with the sky god Dievs, presiding over cattle, the home, and women's work. The name also functions as a Baltic form of Maria, the Latinized version of the Hebrew Miryam, whose meaning is debated but may relate to bitterness or beloved. Related forms include Mara, Maria, and Mārīte.