Martin
From Latin Martinus: "of Mars", the Roman god of war.
Meaning and origin
A pan-European classic spread by Saint Martin of Tours, the 4th-century soldier who cut his cloak in half for a freezing beggar, so it is as much about generosity as about Mars.
How to pronounce Martin
| English (US) | MAR-tin /ˈmɑːrtən/ |
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