Mars Name Meaning
The name Mars comes from Roman Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Mars below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Mars Name Meaning
Roman MythologyPossibly related to Latin mas "male" (genitive maris). In Roman mythology Mars was the god of war, often equated with the Greek god Ares. This is also the name of the fourth planet in the solar system.
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