Martin
MAR-tin
A classic name meaning “of Mars,” tied to the Roman god of war.
Meaning
Martin comes from the Latin name Martinus, which is derived from Mars, the Roman god of war. In that sense, the name originally meant “belonging to Mars” or “dedicated to Mars.” The excerpts also show it as a long-established Christian name used across many European languages.
Origin
Latinmasculine
Fun fact
The name was recorded in several forms across Europe, including Martinus, Martijn, Martinho, and Martine.