Irish boy name
Máirtín Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Máirtín means of mars. The Irish form of Martin, from the Latin Martinus, relating to Mars
Máirtín is the Irish form of Martin, from the Latin Martinus, meaning dedicated to Mars. Saint Martin of Tours was greatly loved in early Ireland, and many churches were dedicated to him. The pronunciation is MAWR-cheen, with a soft ch in the middle, which surprises many English speakers. Máirtín is a traditional name that is still used in Irish-speaking areas and in literature, and it would suit a family that wants to honour a Martin in a clearly Irish way.
Variants of Máirtín
MairtinMartinMáirtín
Well-known people named Máirtín
Mairtín Ó Direáin.
Máirtín popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2021 Máirtín ranked #530 in Ireland (5 babies). It is too rare to appear in US rankings.
Ireland (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Máirtín mean?
Máirtín means "of mars". The Irish form of Martin, from the Latin Martinus, relating to Mars.
How do you pronounce Máirtín?
Máirtín is pronounced MAWR-cheen.
What is the origin of Máirtín?
Máirtín is of Irish origin. The Irish form of Martin, from the Latin Martinus, relating to Mars.