Mart

Mart is an Estonian and Dutch variant of the name Martin. Its meanings include 'dedicated to Mars', 'son of Mars', or 'the warrior'. In the Netherlands, Mart is also used as an alternative spelling for Maart, a short form of Maarten.

What does the name Mart mean?

Mart is the Estonian and Dutch form of Martin and carries the meanings 'dedicated to Mars', 'son of Mars', and 'the warrior'. In the Netherlands, Mart also serves as an alternative spelling for the boy's name Maart, which is a short form of Maarten. In Estonia, Mart is also regarded as a variant of the Estonian Märt. Particularly in the Netherlands, Mart can also occur as a feminine name, frequently in the form of Martina or Maartje.

Where does the name Mart come from?

The name Mart, as a variant of Martin, originates from the Roman nickname Martinus, which traces back to the Latin word martius. This translates to 'dedicated to Mars' or 'war-like', which also explains the term 'martial'. The Latin

How do you pronounce Mart?

The pronunciation of Mart: The name is monosyllabic and very concise. In German pronunciation, it is pronounced as 'Mart' [maʁt]. The open A is at the center and radiates warmth, while the consonant cluster at the end provides a clear and firm closure. Mart conveys a short and powerful impression – straightforward, factual, and sonically distinctive.

When is the name day of Mart?

The name day of Mart is celebrated on April 13, November 3, and November 11.

Popularity

Mart is a widely used first name in Germany and currently ranks 4,024th on the list of most common male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2009, reaching 1,979th place. Over the last ten years, Mart has been used around 40 times as a first name, placing it 3,888th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,140th.

Nicknames & pet names

Marti

Famous people

• Mart Avandi (actor from Estonia)
• Mart Bras (Dutch water polo player)
• Mart Dayne McChesney (actor from the USA)
• Mart de Groot (astronomer from the Netherlands)
• Mart Dijkstra (Dutch footballer)
• Mart Helme (Estonian historian)
• Mart Kenney (Canadian musician)
• Mart Kivastik (writer from Estonia)
• Mart Kosemets (Estonian footballer)
• Mart Kuusik (Estonian rower)
• Mart Laar (Estonian historian)
• Mart Laga (basketball player from Estonia)
• Mart Lieder (Dutch footballer)
• Mart McQuaid (American baseball player)
• Mart Nooij (football manager from the Netherlands)
• Mart Ojavee (Estonian cyclist)
• Mart Poom (Estonian footballer)
• Mart Port (Estonian architect)
• Mart Raud (Estonian poet)
• Mart Ristl (football player from Germany)