The baby name Martinek is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmar.tɪ.nɛk/ (MAR-ti-nek).
The baby name Martinek is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmar.tɪ.nɛk/ (MAR-ti-nek).
Martinek is Czech, Slovak in Origin.
Martinek (Czech: Martínek) is a West Slavic diminutive of Martin, formed with the affectionate -ek ending common in Czech and Slovak. It ultimately derives from Latin Martinus, “of Mars” or “warlike,” made widespread across Europe by the cult of St. Martin of Tours. In Czech and Slovak settings Martínek has long served as a familiar pet form for boys named Martin and, more rarely, appears as an official given name; without the accent, Martinek is also frequent as a surname across Central Europe and in the diaspora.
Usage centers on Czech and Slovak communities, with name-day ties to Martin on 11 November. Related forms include Martin (standard), Martinko (Slovak diminutive), and the Czech/Slovak feminine Martina and Martinka. In Polish, the parallel diminutive is Marcinek (from Marcin). Variant spellings: Martínek (Czech), Martinek (anglicized or diasporic). The name carries a lively, endearing tone while retaining Martin’s classic heritage.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #272 | 33 | 6,530 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #517 | 36 | 10,162 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
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