page_title: Martin (name)
hierarchical_section_title: Martin (name)
caption_attribution_description: English: Marble statue of Mars: "Pyrrhus", dated at I sec. A.D. Hight: cm 360. It was found in the Nerva's Forum, in Rome, and it's now placed in the atrium of Capitoline Museums in Rome.[1] ↑ Colossal statue of Mark Matts the Great: "Pyrrhus". Retrieved on 04-03-2009.
context_page_description: Martin may either be a given name or surname. Martin is a common male given and family name in many languages and cultures. It comes from the Latin name Martinus, which is a late derived form of the name of the Roman god Mars, the protective godhead of the Latins, and therefore the god of war. The meaning is usually rendered in reference to the god as "of Mars", or "of war/warlike".
  It has remained a popular given name in Christian times, in honor of Saint Martin of Tours; it is also the most common French surname. Along with its historic Catholic popularity, it has also been popular among Protestants due to Martin Luther. In addition, African American children are often given the name in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., and many also have the name Martin as a family name. As well as this, Martin is also a popular first name chosen by Jews.
  The name is a shorter version of the Latin name Martinus.
context_section_description: Martin may either be a given name or surname. Martin is a common male given and family name in many languages and cultures. It comes from the Latin name Martinus, which is a late derived form of the name of the Roman god Mars, the protective godhead of the Latins, and therefore the god of war. The meaning is usually rendered in reference to the god as "of Mars", or "of war/warlike" ("martial"). 
  It has remained a popular given name in Christian times, in honor of Saint Martin of Tours; it is also the most common French surname. Along with its historic Catholic popularity, it has also been popular among Protestants due to Martin Luther. In addition, African American children are often given the name in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., and many also have the name Martin as a family name. As well as this, Martin is also a popular first name chosen by Jews.
   
  The name is a shorter version of the Latin name Martinus.
caption: Statue of Mars, 1st century, found in the Forum of Nerva (Capitoline Museums, Rome)
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