Martijn Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAR-tine / /mɑrˈtɛin/

Dutch; Latin

Meaning

Dutch: little warrior; Latin: dedicated to Mars

Historical & Cultural Background

Martijn is a Dutch variant of the name Martin, which has roots in Latin. The name Martin is derived from the Roman god Mars, the god of war. In the Netherlands, Martijn has been a popular name, often associated with strength and valor. The name has historical significance in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts due to Saint Martin.

Trend Summary

Martijn has seen steady popularity in the Netherlands, particularly in the late 20th century.

Similar Names

MartinoMarcelMariusMatthijsMartenMarinusMarek

Variants

  • Martijn
  • Martin

International Variants

  • Martín (Spanish)
  • Martino (Italian)
  • Martinus (Latin)

Famous people named Martijn

Martijn van Dam is a Dutch politician known for his work in the House of Representatives.

Martijn Gerritsen is a Dutch artist recognized for his contemporary paintings.

Martijn Hagens is a Dutch businessman noted for his leadership in the energy sector.

Martijn Katan is a Dutch epidemiologist known for his research in public health.

Fictional characters named Martijn

Martijn is a character in the Dutch novel 'De Aanslag' by Harry Mulisch, representing the complexities of war.

Martijn appears in the animated series 'Ziggy & the Zootram,' serving as a supportive friend to the main character.

Sibling Suggestions

MilanJasperLucaFinnTijs

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Martijn was first seen in the United States in 2001. Martijn has ranked as high as #1294 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Martijn has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Martijn

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20015