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Martine

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Pronounced mar-TEEN /mɑrˈtiːn/High

Meaning: The French feminine of Martin, from the Latin Martinus, 'of Mars; warlike; dedicated to Mars' (the Roman god of war). Elegant and continental.Medium

In 30 seconds: A chic French classic: Martine means 'of Mars; warlike' (said 'mar-TEEN'). Elegant and continental.
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Origin MediumFrench, Latin
MeaningThe French feminine of Martin, from the Latin Martinus, 'of Mars; warlike; dedicated to Mars' (the Roman god of war). Elegant and continental.
U.S. rank (2023)#10848 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1981
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,697

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198118942023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Martine comes from the Latin Martinus ('of Mars; warlike'), the French feminine of Martin. Long popular in France and the Low Countries, it reads chic and classic — rare in the U.S. (said 'mar-TEEN').

It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar in French-speaking regions. Rare, elegant, and continental.

Did you know? Martine is the French feminine of Martin, from the Latin Martinus — 'of Mars,' the Roman god of war — an elegant, continental name with a strong root (said 'mar-TEEN').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Martine — French fem. of Martin; Latin 'of Mars'

Variations

MartinaMartyneMarteen

Nicknames

MartiTina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Martine mean?

Martine is the French feminine of Martin, from Latin Martinus — 'of Mars; warlike.'

How do you pronounce Martine?

It's said mar-TEEN /mɑrˈtiːn/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Martine a boy or girl name?

Martine is a girl's name.

How popular is Martine?

Martine is a rare name in the U.S., familiar in France.

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