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Martin

Martin is a boy’s name of Latin origin, meaning “dedicated to Mars” and “God of war”. Don’t let this last meaning deter you, as it is inspired by Martis, the Roman God of Mars, a well-liked and honored member of ancient Roman society. With this figure usually celebrated in March, the month named in his honor, Martin could be the ideal title for a baby who blossoms to life in the spring. Fighting worthy battles, your son can be inspired by namesakes such as Martin Luther King Jr. to stand up for what is right and follow his beliefs through life.
Latin, Roman Male
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Meaning

Dedicated to Mars, god of war

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Pronunciation

MAR-tin

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Traits

  • Brave
  • Resilient
  • Loyal
  • Determined

Compatibility

Martin pairs well with classic and traditional names for siblings, adding a strong and timeless feel to the group. As a middle name, Martin complements longer first names nicely, providing a balanced rhythm. Culturally, Martin fits in well with European heritage names, as well as names rooted in Roman or military history.

Brave Resilient Loyal Determined

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Civil Rights Leader

Born: January 15, 1929 · Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Portrait of Martin Lawrence

Martin Lawrence

Actor, Comedian

Born: April 16, 1965 · Frankfurt, West Germany

Portrait of Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

Actor

Born: August 3, 1940 · Dayton, Ohio, USA

Portrait of Martin Freeman

Martin Freeman

Actor

Born: September 8, 1971 · Aldershot, Hampshire, England

Portrait of Martin Luther

Martin Luther

Leader

Born: November 10, 1483 · Eisleben, Germany

Portrait of Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese

Filmmaker

Born: November 17, 1942 · Queens, New York, United States

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Martin Original form
  • Martín Spanish
  • Martijn Dutch
  • Мартин Russian
  • Μαρτίνος Greek
  • Arabic
  • Chinese (Traditional)
  • Japanese
  • Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • مارتين (Martin) Arabic
  • 馬丁 (Martin) Chinese (Traditional)
  • マーティン (Martin) Japanese
  • 마틴 (Martin) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Martin

What does Martin mean?
Dedicated to Mars, god of war
What is the origin of Martin?
Martin has Latin, Roman origins.
Is Martin popular?
Martin has been viewed 84 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Martin?
Similar names include Evelyn, Esther, Rabiah, Luis, Sebastian.
How do you pronounce Martin?
Martin is pronounced MAR-tin.

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