Martinique

Martinique Meaning & Origin

About Martinique
The name "Martinique" is derived from the Spanish name "Martinica," which was given to the island by Christopher Columbus in 1493. It is believed to be a reference to Saint Martin of Tours, a Catholic saint known for his generosity and kindness. The name "Martinique" symbolizes the island's historical connection to European colonization and its cultural blend of African, European, and indigenous influences.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Martinique are female.

Martinique Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRTNK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNAGA
🔊 Soundex
M06305020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA0 R T IH0 N IY1 K
🌐 IPA
/mɑrtɪˈnik/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRTNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Martinique in Braille

Here's how to represent Martinique in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Martinique in braille

How to Spell the Name Martinique in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Martinique using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Martinique in sign language

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