Marten

Marten is a Dutch and Low German form of Martin, ultimately derived from the Latin Martinus, a name rooted in Martis, the genitive form of Mars, the Roman god of war. The name spread widely across Europe through the veneration of Saint Martin of Tours, the fourth-century bishop celebrated for sharing his cloak with a beggar. The Swedish cognate Mårten shares the same Latin ancestry and gained particular cultural resonance in Scandinavia through the feast of Saint Martin, known as Mårtensgås, a traditional goose dinner observed on November 11. Related forms include Martin, Martijn, Maarten, and Märten.