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Dutch and Afrikaans short form of Martinus
"warlike"
Typically used as a short form of Martinus — or occasionally for Constantinus — Tinus is heard in the Netherlands and South Africa. While the long form may appear on the birth-certificate, Tinus…
Feminine form of Ptolemy, Greek
"aggressive, warlike"
Ptolemais is an intriguing feminine form of the bold Ptolemy, once given to an ancient city in Libya, ruled over by Ptolemy III Euergetes. The location is now called Tolmeita in honor of its ancient…
Scottish form of Marcella
Although it is sometimes cited as the Gaelic equivalent of English Margery or Marjorie ("pearl"), Marsaili in fact derives from the name of the Roman god of war, Mars, via the related name Marcella.…
Latin and Dutch form of Martin
Used as both the original Latin form of classic Martin, and the official Dutch form. It was a familiar choice in the Netherlands until 2011, appearing on birth certificates, even if Maarten, Martin,…