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Mara

Meaning

Means "bitter".

Traits and personality

Under Pythagorean numerology, the initials D, M and V map to the number 4: a practical, hardworking character — loyal and patient, with a real inclination to help others. These are traditional readings, not a rule: everyone ends up becoming who they choose to be, whatever name they carry.

Initial
M
Syllables
2

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