Martial
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Martial
Martial derives from the Latin name Martialis, meaning "of or pertaining to Mars," the Roman god of war, from the root Mars.
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Etymology
Martial derives from the Latin name Martialis, meaning "of or pertaining to Mars," the Roman god of war, from the root Mars. The name has been used primarily in French and English-speaking Christian cultures, particularly in France where it gained prominence through Saint Martial of Limoges, an early Christian martyr and saint venerated in the medieval period.
Martial currently ranks #1,895 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1936.
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