Male Name
Matxin
ma.ˈt͡ʃin
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
58/100
Meaning & Etymology
Matxin is a diminutive form of the name Mattin, which is of Basque origin. The name Mattin itself is derived from the Latin name Martinus, meaning 'of Mars' or 'warlike'. Matxin, as a diminutive, carries a sense of endearment or familiarity, often used to denote a younger or smaller version of someone named Mattin.
Etymology
Original Form:
Mattin
Evolution:
From Latin Martinus to Basque Mattin, then to Matxin as a diminutive.
Source:
Basque naming traditions and Latin etymology.