Martika
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Martika
Martika is a modern feminine name derived from the Latin name Martinus, which stems from Mars, the Roman god of war, meaning "of Mars" or "warlike." The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century, particularly through American pop singer Martika (born Marta Marroquín) who rose to fame in the 1980s.
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Etymology
Martika is a modern feminine name derived from the Latin name Martinus, which stems from Mars, the Roman god of war, meaning "of Mars" or "warlike." The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century, particularly through American pop singer Martika (born Marta Marroquín) who rose to fame in the 1980s.
Martika currently ranks #9,840 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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