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Mars

Unisex Name day: January 1
Mars is a short form of Amari: on birth records it is written Amari (37,612 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Amari page.
Origin: Multiple (Yoruba, Arabic, Sanskrit). Meaning: strength; or 'eternal'; 'moon/prince' in Arabic readings.
Amari is a name of convergent origins — Yoruba for 'strength', linked to Arabic 'amir' ('prince') and 'qamar' ('moon'), and Sanskrit 'amar' ('immortal, eternal').

Name day for Mars

January 1

Why this day? Mars is a short form of Amari, and shares its name day.

Mars is celebrated in the United States on January 1.

The story of the name Mars

Mars is a short form of Amari. It keeps its origin (Multiple (Yoruba, Arabic, Sanskrit)) and meaning — strength; or 'eternal'; 'moon/prince' in Arabic readings, and shares its name day, January 1.

On birth records, Mars is rarely written as such: the Marss are Amaris (37,612 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Amari page.

Frequently asked questions about Mars

What does Mars mean?

Mars is a short form of Amari, which means strength; or 'eternal'; 'moon/prince' in Arabic readings.

When is Mars's name day?

January 1, together with Amari: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Mars a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Amari.

Mars's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Mars

Bottom 10

  1. Faith42%
  2. Lillie42%
  3. John42%
  4. Jack42%
  5. Maggie42%
  6. Sean42%
  7. Johnnie42%
  8. Shawn42%
  9. Andrea42%
  10. Ruth42%

Love potential for Mars

Bottom 10

  1. Stella42%
  2. Vanessa42%
  3. Hailey42%
  4. Ariana42%
  5. Maggie42%
  6. Stacy42%
  7. Marilyn42%
  8. Lindsay42%
  9. Lillie42%
  10. Dylan42%

Professional potential for Mars

Bottom 10

  1. Arlene42%
  2. Brandi42%
  3. Zoe42%
  4. Duane42%
  5. Johnny42%
  6. Melvin42%
  7. Juanita42%
  8. Lillie42%
  9. Carmen42%
  10. Melissa42%

Crush potential for Mars

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn42%
  2. John42%
  3. Jack42%
  4. Johnnie42%
  5. Herbert42%
  6. Shane42%
  7. Sean42%
  8. Juan42%
  9. Andrea43%
  10. Agnes43%
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