Standard spelling
马丁
Mǎ dīng
The standard Chinese spelling of Martín.
- 马
- horse; a common name sound
- 丁
- a common name sound
Common, readable, and recognised as Martín.
Martín in Chinese
In Chinese, Martín is written 马丁 (Mǎ dīng), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 明庭 (Míng tíng): a Chinese-style name meaning a bright courtyard.
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马丁
Mǎ dīng
Martín
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There is no single official spelling of a Western name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
明庭
Míng tíng
A Chinese-style name meaning a bright courtyard.
- 明
- bright
- 庭
- courtyard, hall
Sounds like the “-tín” of Martín and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
明
Míng
A single character meaning bright.
- 明
- bright
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Martín comes from.
Martín is the Spanish form of Martin, from the Latin Martinus, “of Mars”. Saint Martin of Tours is known for sharing his cloak with a beggar.
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 马丁 (Mǎ dīng) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Martín.
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马Water丁Fire
马丁 carries Water and Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Water or Fire; if it needs Wood, Earth or Metal, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Martín in Chinese
What does the name Martín mean?
Martín is the Spanish form of Martin, from the Latin Martinus, “of Mars”. Saint Martin of Tours is known for sharing his cloak with a beggar.
How do you say Martín in Chinese?
Martín is written 马丁 and pronounced Mǎ dīng. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Common, readable, and recognised as Martín.
What does 明庭 mean?
明庭 (Míng tíng) is a Chinese-style name for Martín: a Chinese-style name meaning a bright courtyard. 明 means “bright”, 庭 means “courtyard, hall”.
Which version of Martín is best for a tattoo?
马丁 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 明庭 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.