What is martin ?

Martin is a given name of Latin origin that means "warlike" or "dedicated to Mars," the Roman god of war. It is a common name in many countries and can also be a surname.

Martin is a given name and surname that can refer to several notable people, places, and things:

People:

- Martin Luther (1483-1546): German theologian and reformer who initiated the Protestant Reformation
- Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968): American civil rights leader and minister
- Martin Sheen (born 1940): American actor
- Martin Freeman (born 1971): English actor
- Martin Scorsese (born 1942): American film director

Places:

- Martin, Tennessee: A city in the United States
- Martin County, Florida: A county in the United States
- Martin County, North Carolina: A county in the United States
- Martin, Slovakia: A village in Slovakia

Things:

- Martin guitars: A brand of acoustic and electric guitars
- Martin & Lewis: An American comedy duo consisting of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis
- Martin B-26 Marauder: An American medium bomber used in World War II
- Martin F-104 Starfighter: An American supersonic fighter aircraft
- Martin Viking: An American space probe that landed on Mars in 1976

Other:

- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: A federal holiday in the United States commemorating the civil rights leader
- Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial: A memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring the civil rights leader
- Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site: A historic site in Atlanta, Georgia, where Martin Luther King Jr. was born
- Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Stamp: A postage stamp issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
- Martin the Martian: A character from the Looney Tunes cartoon series
- Martin the Warrior: A character from the Redwall book series by Brian Jacques