Martin

Meaning & origin

Martin is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from "Martis", the name of Mars, the Roman god of war, giving the name the meaning "of Mars" or "connected to a warlike deity." It is used both as a first name and a surname. Notable bearers include civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., actors Martin Sheen, Martin Lawrence, Martin Freeman and Martin Short, religious reformer Martin Luther, filmmaker Martin Scorsese, and Martin Van Buren, former President of the United States.

First names similar to Martin

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Famous people with the first name Martin

• Mae Martin Actor
• Dean Martin Singer
• Steve Martin Musician
• Martin Scorsese American film director
• Chris Martin Musician
• Martin Luther King Jr. Writer
• Abby Martin American journalist and political activist
• Martin Henderson New Zealand actor

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