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Māra is a feminine given name with roots in multiple distinct traditions. In Latvian and Lithuanian, it derives from the ancient Baltic goddess Māra, a deity associated with the earth, fate, and the protection of cattle and women, making it one of the oldest continuously used names in the Baltic region. The name is also understood as a Baltic form of Mary, itself from the Hebrew Miryam, whose precise meaning is debated but may relate to bitterness or beloved. Related forms include Mara, Maria, and Māris.