Martim
/M-AA-R-T-IY-M/
Of Mars. The Portuguese form of Martin, from Latin Martinus, a name based on Mars, the Roman god of war.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Martim is a Christian boy name of Portuguese origin, meaning “Of Mars. The Portuguese form of Martin, from Latin Martinus, a name based on Mars, the Roman god of war.”.
Martim is a boy's name of Portuguese origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Of Mars. The Portuguese form of Martin, from Latin Martinus, a name based on Mars, the Roman god of war." and belongs to the Strength cluster — names for children with steady, unshakeable hearts.
Common among Portuguese, European families, Martim carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Martim
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Martim lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Martim's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Martim's saint & feast day →What does Martim's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Martim resonates in either tradition.
Martim's destiny number is 2 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Martim's full reading →
Does Martim go with your family's names?
Martim breaks into 6 sounds: /M-AA-R-T-IY-M/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Martim sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Martim beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Martim — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Martim
If Martim resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Martim
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Common questions about Martim
What does the name Martim mean?
Martim means "Of Mars. The Portuguese form of Martin, from Latin Martinus, a name based on Mars, the Roman god of war.." It is a boy name of Portuguese origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Martim a boy or girl name?
Martim is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Martim?
Martim is of Portuguese origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Portuguese, European families.
Is Martim a Christian name?
Yes. Martim is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Portuguese origin.
What does Martim mean in Portuguese?
Martim originates from Portuguese, where it means "Of Mars. The Portuguese form of Martin, from Latin Martinus, a name based on Mars, the Roman god of war.."
What are common nicknames for Martim?
Common short forms of Martim include Tim, Marti.
What is the numerology of Martim?
Martim has a Pythagorean destiny number of 2 — harmony and partnership.
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