Mara

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Mara was the name that Naomi gave to herself in Ruth 1:20. The name means "bitter" and Naomi gave herself that name after a time of famine during which her husband and two sons had died.

The name Mara is only used once in the Bible, in Ruth 1:20.

The meaning of the name Mara is "bitter."

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