Boy name
Martin name meaning
“of Mars; associated with Mars”
Martin means “of Mars” or “associated with Mars.” It comes from Latin Martinus, a form derived from the name of the Roman god Mars. Used as a masculine given name in Türkiye, it has an artistic association with the painter and engraver Martin Schongauer and is related to Martina.
What does Martin mean?
Of Mars; associated with Mars
In Turkish: Mars'a ait, Mars ile ilişkili
Martin is a Roman-derived name retained in similar forms across several European languages. Saint Martin of Tours is an important historical association in its transmission. Martina is its feminine counterpart; the Turkish firearm word martin does not explain the given name's meaning.
The final sound in has no single shared meaning across these names. Emin, Şahin and Engin must be understood as whole names, not through their last letters alone. More boy names ending in -in →
Origin of the name Martin
Martin derives from Latin Martinus. The Latin name is a relational formation from Mars, the name of the Roman god.
How to pronounce Martin
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /maɾtin/ |
Is Martin a boy’s name?
Yes, Martin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Martin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Martin
Famous people named Martin
- Martin Alaçam · b. 1974
FAQ about the name Martin
What is the meaning of Martin?
Martin means “of Mars; associated with Mars”. Martin derives from Latin Martinus. The Latin name is a relational formation from Mars, the name of the Roman god.
Is Martin a boy’s name?
Yes, Martin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Martin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Martin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Martin?
Martin is of Latin origin.
How many syllables does Martin have?
Martin has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Martin?
Martin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Martin?
Notable people named Martin include Martin Alaçam.
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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