Martín

See also: martin, Martin, martîn, and Martîn

Spanish

Etymology

Ultimately from Latin Mārtīnus (literally “of or like Mars”), from Mārs (genitive singular Mārtis) -īnus. Probably derived from Old French Martin, after Martin of Tours, due to the lack of expected final -o.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /maɾˈtin/ [maɾˈt̪ĩn]
• Rhymes: -in
• Syllabification: Mar‧tín

Proper noun

Martín m

1. a male given name, equivalent to English Martin
2. a surname

Derived terms

• a todo cerdo le llega su san Martín

 

Related terms

• Martina