Martin
Martin is an enduring and beloved masculine name cherished across the globe. Its cultural resonance is anchored by Saint Martin of Tours and timeless folklore traditions. Sounding gentle yet strong, it is universally recognized in many languages.
Name variants
International equivalents and translations
Spelling Variants & Registry Records
Comparison of forms with and without diacritics
Names can be registered in the traditional form with diacritics or in an international spelling.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA Latin name meaning "belonging to Mars" or "dedicated to Mars".
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Pochádza z latinského mena Martinus, odvodeného od mena rímskeho boha vojny Marsa (genitív Martis). Pôvodný význam mena je „patriaci Marsovi“ alebo „zasvätený Marsovi“; výklady „bojovný“ či „bojovník“ sú prenesené.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Martin is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
MARTIN
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling18 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsStandard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Martin
15People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement.
Bishop of Tours, celebrated for sharing his cloak with a beggar, patron saint of the poor.
Leading Slovak realist novelist, playwright and physician.
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