Martina

Martina meaning

Martina is a Christian girl's name of Latin origin.

Feminine of Martinus: 'of Mars'

Also used to mean: warlike, dedicated to Mars

Martina is the feminine of Latin Martinus, the name behind Martin. The Online Etymology Dictionary explains Martinus as a derivative of Mars, the Roman god of war, so name lists give Martina as "warlike" or "dedicated to Mars", though by Christian times the name simply honoured the saints who bore it. Saint Martina was an early virgin martyr of Rome, whose church stands in the old Roman Forum. In India the name is used in Christian families in Kerala, Goa and Mangalore, and it travels easily abroad; a well-known bearer is the tennis champion Martina Navratilova.

Source: Online Etymology Dictionary (etymonline.com), s.v. Martin · entry Martin · See the entry · checked 25 Oct 2026

References: Online Etymology Dictionary, Martin

Famous namesakes

• Saint Martina, Roman virgin martyr
• Martina Navratilova, tennis champion

Spellings

Martina · Martine

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