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Martina (given Name)
Martina is a female given name, the female form of Martin. People with the given name * Martina (empress), the niece and second wife and empress of the Byzantine emperor Heraclius *Martina Arroyo (born 1937), American operatic soprano * Martina Ćorković (born 1993) Croatian handball player * Martina de la Puente (born 1975), Spanish shot putter * Martina Gedeck (born 1961), German actress * Martina Gmür (born 1979), Swiss visual artist * Martina Hingis (born 1980), Swiss tennis player * Martina Johansson (born 1975), Swedish politician * Martina Maggio (born 2001), Italian artistic gymnast * Martina McBride (born 1966), American country music singer * Martina Müller (born 1980), German footballer * Martina Müller, (born 1982), German tennis player * Martina Návratilová (born 1956), Czech-American tennis player * Martina Proeber (born 1963), German Olympic diver * Martina of Rome, Christian martyr (died ca. 266) * Martina Schumacher (born 1972), German painter and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile name, gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martina Of Rome
Martina of Rome was a Roman martyr under the Emperor Severus Alexander. A patron saint of Rome, she was martyred in 226, according to some authorities, more probably in 228, under the pontificate of Pope Urban I, according to others. Her feast day is January 30. Biography The daughter of an ex-consul and orphaned at an early age, she was described as "a noble and beautiful virgin". She so openly testified to her Christian faith that she could not escape the persecutions under Severus Alexander. Arrested and commanded to return to idolatry, she refused, whereupon she was subjected to various tortures and was finally beheaded.Clugnet, Léon. "St. Martina." The Catholic Encyclopedia Vol. 9. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1910. 4 November 2021 These tortures according to her [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swedish Feminine Given Names
Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used by the Swedish language * Swedish people or Swedes, persons with a Swedish ancestral or ethnic identity ** A national or citizen of Sweden, see demographics of Sweden ** Culture of Sweden * Swedish cuisine See also * * Swedish Church (other) * Swedish Institute (other) * Swedish invasion (other) * Swedish Open (other) Swedish Open is a tennis tournament. Swedish Open may also refer to: *Swedish Open (badminton) * Swedish Open (table tennis) *Swedish Open (squash) *Swedish Open (darts) The Swedish Open is a darts tournament established in 1969, held in Malmà ... {{disambig Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Feminine Given Names
English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England ** English national identity, an identity and common culture ** English language in England, a variant of the English language spoken in England * English languages (other) * English studies, the study of English language and literature * ''English'', an Amish term for non-Amish, regardless of ethnicity Individuals * English (surname), a list of notable people with the surname ''English'' * People with the given name ** English McConnell (1882–1928), Irish footballer ** English Fisher (1928–2011), American boxing coach ** English Gardner (b. 1992), American track and field sprinter Places United States * English, Indiana, a town * English, Kentucky, an unincorporated community * English, Brazoria County, Texas, an unincorporated community * Engli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spanish Feminine Given Names
Spanish might refer to: * Items from or related to Spain: **Spaniards are a nation and ethnic group indigenous to Spain **Spanish language, spoken in Spain and many Latin American countries **Spanish cuisine Other places * Spanish, Ontario, Canada * Spanish River (other), the name of several rivers * Spanish Town, Jamaica Other uses * John J. Spanish (1922–2019), American politician * "Spanish" (song), a single by Craig David, 2003 See also * * * Español (other) * Spain (other) * España (other) * Espanola (other) * Hispania, the Roman and Greek name for the Iberian Peninsula * Hispanic, the people, nations, and cultures that have a historical link to Spain * Hispanic (other) * Hispanism * Spain (other) * National and regional identity in Spain * Culture of Spain * Spanish Fort (other) Spanish Fort or Old Spanish Fort may refer to: United States * Spanish Fort, Alabama, a city * Spanish Fort (Colorad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italian Feminine Given Names
Italian(s) may refer to: * Anything of, from, or related to the people of Italy over the centuries ** Italians, an ethnic group or simply a citizen of the Italian Republic or Italian Kingdom ** Italian language, a Romance language *** Regional Italian, regional variants of the Italian language ** Languages of Italy, languages and dialects spoken in Italy ** Italian culture, cultural features of Italy ** Italian cuisine, traditional foods ** Folklore of Italy, the folklore and urban legends of Italy ** Mythology of Italy, traditional religion and beliefs Other uses * Italian dressing, a vinaigrette-type salad dressing or marinade * Italian or Italian-A, alternative names for the Ping-Pong virus, an extinct computer virus See also * * * Italia (other) * Italic (other) * Italo (other) * The Italian (other) * Italian people (other) Italian people may refer to: * in terms of ethnicity: all ethnic Italians, in and outside of Italy * in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martino (given Name)
Martino is a male given name, the Italian form of Martin. People with the given name Martino * Martino Altomonte, Italian Baroque painter of Austrian descent who mainly worked in Poland and Austria * Martino Cignaroli, Italian Baroque painter also called ''il Veronese'' * Martino Finotto, Italian racing driver, mainly known for his success in touring car and sports car racing * Martino Gamper, Italian internationally regarded designer based in London * Martino Martini, Italian Jesuit missionary, cartographer and historian, mainly working on ancient Imperial China * Martino Olivetti, Italian footballer who played in A.C. Milan, now retired * Martino Rota, Italian engraver and painter from Dalmatia * Martino Zaccaria, Italian politician and admiral, Lord of Chios from 1314 to 1329, ruler of several other Aegean islands, and baron of Veligosti–Damala and Chalandritsa in the Principality of Achaea See also * Martin (name) * Martina (given name) Martina is a female given name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martina (surname)
Martina is the most popular surname in Curaçao. It may refer to: * Churandy Martina (born 1984), Curaçaoan athlete * Cuco Martina (born 1989), Dutch-Curaçaoan football player * Derwin Martina (born 1994), Dutch-Curaçaoan football player * Don Martina (born 1935), Curaçaoan politician * Federico Martina (born 1992), Argentine volleyball player * Gerry Martina (1928–1990), Irish wrestler * Giovanni Martina (born 1987), Italian football player * Hemayel Martina (1990–2011), Curaçaoan poet * Javier Martina (born 1987), Curaçaoan-Dutch footballer * Joe Martina (1889–1962), American baseball player * Jurensley Martina (born 1993), Curaçaoan football player * Marco Martina Rini (born 1990), Italian football player * Maurizio Martina (born 1978), Italian politician * Silvano Martina (born 1953), Italian football player * Steven Martina (born 1961), Curaçaoan politician and businessman See also * Martina (given name) Martina is a female given name, the female form o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mysterious Benedict Society
''The Mysterious Benedict Society'' is a quartet of children's books by Trenton Lee Stewart chronicling the adventures of four children, initially gathered together by the eccentric Mr. Benedict. The first children's novels written by Stewart, each of the first three books were published annually from 2007 to 2009, with the fourth installment following a decade later. A prequel novel detailing the backstory of Nicholas Benedict was released in 2012. Series overview ''The Mysterious Benedict Society'' Four young children, who are each gifted in different areas, are bound by a common factor: they are either orphans or unwanted by their parents. The children become involved with the strange Nicholas Benedict and his guild of assistants who are trying to stop Benedict's twin, Ledroptha Curtain, from taking over the world via brainwashing. The children team up against the villain and his evil assistants, the Ten Men. ''The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strike Witches
is a Japanese media mix originally created by Fumikane Shimada via a series of magazine illustration columns. The franchise has since been adapted into several light novel, manga, and anime series and various video games. The series revolves around teenage girls who use machines attached to their legs to do aerial combat. The OVA preview episode was released in January 2007. The televised anime series later aired between July and September 2008. A second season aired between July and September 2010. A film adaptation was released on March 17, 2012, and a three-part OVA series was released between September 2014 and May 2015. A third season aired from October to December 2020. A spin-off of the original series titled ''Brave Witches'' aired from October to December 2016, and a second spin-off titled ''Luminous Witches'' aired from July to September 2022. Plot On an alternate Earth during the World War II era, the world has been invaded by a mysterious a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martina Topley-Bird
Martina Gillian Topley-Bird (''née'' Topley; born 7 May 1975) is an English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who first gained fame as the featured female vocalist on trip hop pioneer Tricky's debut album, ''Maxinquaye'' (1995). She also worked with him on his subsequent albums ''Nearly God'' and ''Pre-Millennium Tension'' (both 1996). In 2003, Topley-Bird released her debut solo album, ''Quixotic'', which was critically praised and earned her a Mercury Prize nomination. This was followed by ''Anything'' (2004), ''The Blue God'' (2008) and ''Some Place Simple'' (2010). She has also collaborated with Gorillaz, appearing on their album ''Demon Days'' (2005), as well as with Mark Lanegan, Diplo and Massive Attack on ''Heligoland'' (2010), which she followed by a world tour with the group. Her song "Sandpaper Kisses" was covered by Stephen Marley and sampled by such artists as Berry Weight and The Weeknd. Early life Martina Topley-Bird was born in London, England, to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martina Stoessel
Martina Stoessel Muzlera (; born 21 March 1997), known professionally as Tini (stylised in all caps), is an Argentine singer, songwriter, actress, dancer and model. She began her career by appearing on the Argentine children's television series ''Patito Feo'' (2007). She rose to prominence for her lead role as Violetta Castillo in the Disney Channel Latin America original telenovela, '' Violetta'' (2012–2015), and afterwards portrayed the same character in the series' sequel film '' Tini: The Movie'' (2016). After signing with Hollywood Records, Stoessel released her self-titled debut studio album, '' Tini (Martina Stoessel)'' (2016). The album sold over 100,000 copies worldwide in less than two months, and reached No. 1 in Argentina, as well as the top 10 in various European countries. Stoessel's sophomore studio album, ''Quiero Volver'' (2018) with the sound of Latin pop, also topped the Argentine album chart, becoming her second No. 1 album in the country. The album's lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
