Martina
mar-TEE-nuh /mɑːrˈtiː.nə/
Meaning of Martina
Martina is the feminine of Martinus, the Roman family name derived from Mars — the Roman god of war. Martinus was already a popular late-Roman name (Saint Martin of Tours, 316–397 AD), and Martina, its feminine, has been in use across Southern and Central Europe ever since. In modern Spanish and Italian charts Martina routinely reaches the top-5.
How to pronounce Martina
In Spanish and Italian: mar-TI-na (same stress as English).
Current popularity of Martina
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #200 |
| Spain (INE) | 2024 | #6 |
| Italy (ISTAT) | 2024 | #2 |
| Germany (GfdS) | 2024 | #40 |
Notable bearers of Martina
Martina Navratilova (tennis player); Martina McBride (singer); Saint Martina of Rome.
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About this entry
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Sources
- https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
- https://www.ine.es/dyngs/INEbase/es/operacion.htm?c=Estadistica_C&cid=1254736177009
- https://www.istat.it/
Last reviewed: 2026-05-31