Meaning, origin, history
Mark is a name of Latin origin that means "dedicated to Mars". In Roman mythology, Mars was the god of war and fertility. The name Mark has been popular throughout history, appearing in the New Testament of the Bible as one of Jesus' twelve apostles. It has also been used by several prominent historical figures, including Saint Mark, the writer of one of the four Gospels in the New Testament. In more recent times, Mark has been a popular given name for boys and girls alike, with variations such as Markus, Marco, and Marc appearing in many different languages and cultures around the world. Despite its widespread use, however, the name Marqua is not a common variant of Mark and may be more associated with other names or meanings depending on cultural context.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Marqua since 1880
Total births
10
Total since 1880
Peak year
1996
5 births
in 2002
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
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vs previous 5 years