Unisex name
Martı name meaning
“a waterbird associated with coastal shores”
Martı names a waterbird associated with coastal shores and is taken from the Turkish word for a gull. That word is linked with Italian martino and martin pescatore. In Türkiye, the name is used for both girls and boys. A gull gliding above the sea supplies its immediate coastal imagery.
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Rare
What does Martı mean?
A waterbird associated with coastal shores
In Turkish: deniz kıyılarında yaşayan bir su kuşu
Martı evokes coastal shores, harbours and open sky through its association with gulls. It can be understood among Turkish names drawn from nature. The bird also appears in literature, including Chekhov's The Seagull, without giving the personal name one fixed symbolic meaning.
Origin of the name Martı
The name is taken from Turkish martı, meaning gull. The bird word is commonly connected with Italian martino or martin pescatore, though the details of transmission remain uncertain.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Martı in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | M · Ma |
How to pronounce Martı
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /maɾtɯ/ |
Is Martı a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Martı is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Martı does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Martı
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- Osman♂Traditionally, a young bustard
- Belinay♀Hawk and moon
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Yunus♂Dove
- Tuğrul♂A falcon-like bird of prey
- Helin♀A bird's nest
- Şahin♂The bird of prey called a hawk or buzzard
- Doğan♂Falcon
- Hümanur♀Name evoking the huma bird and light
- Kumru♀A dove with a soft cooing call
- Suna♀A duck known for its patterned plumage
FAQ about the name Martı
What is the meaning of Martı?
Martı means “a waterbird associated with coastal shores”. The name is taken from Turkish martı, meaning gull. The bird word is commonly connected with Italian martino or martin pescatore, though the details of transmission remain uncertain.
Is Martı a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Martı is used for both boys and girls.
Is Martı in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Martı nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Martı?
Martı is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Martı have?
Martı has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Martı?
Martı does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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