Marmara \m(a)-rma-ra, mar-mara\ as a girl's name is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Marmara is "sparkling, shining". The Sea of Marmara, in Turkey, separates the Mediterranean Sea from the Black Sea.

Marmara has 7 variant forms: Marne, Marney, Marni, Marnia, Marnie, Marnja and Marnya.