The baby name Marteen is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /mɑrˈtiːn/ (mar-TEEN).
The baby name Marteen is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /mɑrˈtiːn/ (mar-TEEN).
Marteen is English, Latin in Origin.
Marteen is a modern variant in the Martin family of names, most closely aligning with Dutch Maarten and English/Anglophone spellings that use -een to signal a long final vowel. All descend from Latin Martinus, a theophoric name meaning “of Mars” or “warlike,” referencing the Roman god of war. While Marteen is uncommon, it appears sporadically in the Netherlands and Belgium, within Afrikaans-influenced communities, and among English speakers seeking a distinctive twist on Martin; pronunciation is typically mar-TEEN.
The broader tradition owes its prominence to Saint Martin of Tours (4th century), whose renown for charity helped carry the name across Europe. Related forms include Martin (standard English/French), Maarten and Marten (Dutch), Martijn (Dutch), Martyn (English), Martín (Spanish), Martino (Italian), Mårten (Scandinavian), and the diminutive Martien; feminine counterparts include Martina and Martine. The name blends martial etymology with longstanding associations of generosity and service.
Marteen is a rare name. Our records hold just 74 recorded uses, spread over 23 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | Boys | 0 | #138 | 2 | 6,332 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #361 | 2 | 8,539 |
| YE | 0 | #396 | 3 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #922 | 4 | 15,035 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #937 | 23 | 14,742 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 3 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,175 | 8 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,688 | 4 | 28,008 |
Marteen is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:
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