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Name Origin

Martynas is a Lithuanian masculine given name, a form of the Roman name Martinus, which itself derives from the Latin 'Mars', the god of war. Therefore, Martynas traditionally means 'warlike' or 'dedicated to Mars'.

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Famous People

Martynas Mažvydas (1510-1563)

Poet, translator, printer

  • Published the first Lithuanian-language book, 'Catechism' (Katechezys)
  • Considered a pioneer of the Lithuanian language and literature
  • Contributed to the spread of Protestantism in Lithuania