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Name Origin

Marsha is a feminine given name, often considered a diminutive of Martha. Martha itself has Hebrew origins, meaning 'lady' or 'mistress of the house.'

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Famous People

Marsha P. Johnson (1945-1992)

LGBTQ+ rights activist and drag queen

  • Key figure in the Stonewall uprising
  • Co-founder of the Gay Liberation Front and STAR (Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries)

Marsha Warfield (1954-)

Comedian and actress

  • Known for her stand-up comedy and appearances on 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson'
  • Starred as the sassy bailiff Roz Russell on the sitcom 'Night Court'

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