Martinho

Martinho is a diminutive form of the name Martin from Portuguese (Brazilian) and means 'dedicated to Mars', 'son of Mars', or 'the warrior'. This first name is particularly popular in Brazil.

What does the name Martinho mean?

Martinho represents a diminutive form of Martin in Portuguese (Brazilian) and has the meanings 'dedicated to Mars', 'son of Mars', or 'the warrior'. The name Martim is another Portuguese variant of Martin.

Where does the name Martinho come from?

The name Martinho has its roots as a variant of Martin in the Roman nickname Martinus, which derives from the Latin word martius. This translates to 'dedicated to Mars' or 'war-like' (hence the word 'martial'). Latin martius is composed of 'dedicated to Mars' and 'war-like'. Languages: Brazilian, Portuguese.

How do you pronounce Martinho?

The pronunciation of Martinho is three syllables and fluid. In the German approximation, the name is usually pronounced as 'Mar-tin-jo' [maʁˈtiɲo], which creates a melodic and gentle sound development. The part 'inho' gives the name a soft, slightly nasal ending that radiates warmth. This makes Martinho appear friendly and lively – sonorous and gentle with a warm, Portuguese flair.

When is the name day of Martinho?

Martinho's name day is celebrated on April 13, November 3, and November 11.

Popularity

In Germany, Martinho is a rather rare first name. In 2015, it ranked 3,972nd on the list of the most common male baby names. In the last ten years, Martinho has been chosen as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,767th. The latest rankings in the baby name charts of various countries provide insight into the global popularity and distribution of Martinho.

Nicknames & pet names

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Famous people

• Antonio Martinho do Rosario (Portuguese playwright)
• Martinho Da Vila (Brazilian musician)
• Martinho Oliveira (footballer from Portugal)