Name meaning
Martin
means “of Mars”
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- German, French, English, Scandinavian, Czech, Slovak
- Spellings
- Martin · Martín · Martino · Marten · Martijn
- Say it
- MAR-tin
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Martin comes from the Latin Martinus, of Mars, the Roman god of war. Saint Martin of Tours, the soldier who shared his cloak with a beggar, is celebrated on 11 November with lanterns and roast goose. Martin Luther and Martin Luther King Jr. made it a name of great change.
Roots
From Latin Mārtīnus (of Mars).
Where it is used
Martín and Martino are related.
Famous people named Martin
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin name FAQ
What does the name Martin mean?
Martin means “of Mars”. From Latin Mārtīnus (of Mars).
Where does the name Martin come from?
Martin is of Latin origin. Today it is used in German, French, English, Scandinavian, Czech families.
How do you pronounce Martin?
Martin is usually pronounced MAR-tin.
Is Martin a boy's or a girl's name?
Martin is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Martin?
Related spellings and forms include Martín, Martino, Marten, Martijn.
Who are famous people named Martin?
Martin Luther King Jr..
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-DE, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.