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

• Mattes (“Matthew”)