Martina: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Martina | Girls
Origin of the name Martina:
Feminine form of Martin, from the Latin name Martīnus, which is derived from Mars, the name of the Roman mythological god of war. Martina, a common name throughout Europe, received a boost in popularity through the fame of tennis star Martina Navratilova (b. 1956).
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This has been my name for 30+ years. I've always gotten compliments on it and very rarely come across someone else with the same name.
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Marty, Mattie, Tina
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Feminine form of Martin, meaning "soldier" or "of Mars, the god of war".
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Martina McBride, American country music singer
Martina Navratilova, Czech-American tennis player- Martina in song, story & screen: | Edit
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Current Popularity of Martina by State
Global Popularity of the Name Martina
- #2 in Chile
- #2 in Italy
- #5 in Argentina (Buenos Aires)
- #5 in Switzerland (Italian)
- #20 in Spain
- #49 in Czech Republic
