| Definitions | | Martin |
|
proper noun
- (given name, male) originally given in honor of a fourth century soldier-saint.
- A European surname derived from the given name.
- An English habitational surname for some who lived near a mere.
Translations: - Dutch: Martijn, Maarten, Martinus
- French: Martin
- German: Martin
(trans-mid)
- Italian: Martino
- Spanish: Martín
Etymology: Martinus, "of or like Mars" or "little Mars", from Mars (stem Mart-) + -inus, diminutive adjective suffix.Furthermore, the name (i.e. Mars) is likely to have been brought into Latin from elsewhere, likely the Etruscan Maris which was their name for the same deity.
Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for Martin for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.
|
| | martin |
|
noun (plural martins)
- Any of various passerine birds of the family Hirundinidae, which also includes swallows, that catch insects whilst flying.
Translations:
Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for martin for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.
|
|
