Määtes

Central Franconian

Etymology

From Latin Martinus, seemingly borrowed at a time when umlaut was still active but not the High German consonant shift. Compare the frequent Rhenish family name Mertens.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmɛːtəs/

Proper noun

Määtes m

  1. a male given name, equivalent to English Martin

Derived terms

  • Zint Määtes

See also

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