Matti name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Hebrew
Usage: Arabic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic and Sami
Pronunciation: m(at)-ti
Meaning: Lady, Battle-mighty and Gift of Yahweh
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What does Matti mean?

Used mostly in Norwegian, Finnish, Sami, Arabic, Icelandic, Danish and Swedish atypical, Matti aimed at both boys and girls has its origin in Hebrew, Matti means "Lady, Battle-mighty or Gift of Yahweh"..

Matti is version of Matthæus. Matthæus is Latin equivalent of Matthias. Also Matthæus is Latin equivalent of Ματθαιος, Deriving from Hebrew Pet Name Mattai. Matti is variant form of eminent and perpetual Mathilda.

Mathilda is a variation of cherished and evergreen Matilda. Mathilda is North and German equivalent of Mahthilt. Anomalous Mathilda has its origin in Germanic and Old High German, Mathilda means "Strength and Fight".

Matti is a variant of perennial and well-known Matthias. Matthias is German and English cognate of Matw. Also Matthias is equivalent of Greek Ματθαιος Deriving from a Hebrew Name in Latin and Greek languages.

Matthias's meaning is Gift of God and Gift of Yahweh came from Hebrew.

How do I pronounce Matti?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Matti is m(at)-ti. It can also be pronounced as mat-tee.

Variants of Matti

Matthaeus, Matthaios, Mat, Mathilda, Matthias, Matthæus, Matilda, Mahthilt, Malla, Babba, Gitta, Bene, Diesel, Mats, Matheas, Mathæus, Matty, Juhamatti, Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, John, Johannes, Juhani

How popular is the name Matti?

Matti is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1975 and was able to reach the top 5000 names. In 2008, it ranked 4443rd when 34 girls were named Matti.

There are over 636 babies that have been given the name Matti in United States. Also, in Switzerland, the name has been in use since 1999 and has secured the place in top 300 names.

In 2011, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 224 on boy names chart when 37 babies were named Matti. Over 341 babies in Switzerland have been named Matti.

Matti is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it is still in use.

In France, it has been in use since 1988 but could not make beyond the top 2000. Over 273 babies in France have been named Matti. Also, it is among the top 500 boy names in Belgium.

Over 207 people have been named Matti in Belgium. But Matti is a popular baby name in Finland where every 1 in 90 have the name. At least, 70000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
202300760114
2022122695900411
202100102299
202095227752514
201900909011
201800978410
2017107606742915
201600721616
201595607892112
2014120975729516
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Matti in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Finland13048029286420

What numerology tells about Matti?

You always act like everything's just great. You are daring and courageous. You are a good friend. Your main characteristics are determination, courage, and enterprise. Understand that you can't help a person who doesn't know they have a problem. People often mistake you for a fool but you always find an indirect way to prove them wrong. Be more selective when it comes to people. You are dominant in your circle of friends.

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  •  Hajjah - Hajjah's meaning is Daughter of Murrah, A Narrator of Hadith or Narrator of Hadith used for baby girls is mostly used in Arabic and Sindhi
  •  Kumar - Anomalous Kumar has its origin in Sanskrit is chiefly used in Hindi, Bengali and Indian, Kumar means "Boy or Prince" is a baby boy name

Famous people named Matti

  • Matti Klinge, Finnish historian
  • Matti Wuori, lawyer
  • Matti Salminen, Finnish operatic bass singer, now retired,
  • Matti Rantanen, Finnish accordionist
  • Matti Kurki, legendary Finnish chieftain
  • Matti Lähde, Finnish cross-country skier
  • Matti Pitkänen, Finnish former cross-country skier
  • Matti Yrjölä, 192 cm tall Finnish shot putter
  • Matti Jutila, mathematician and professor at the University of Turku
  • Matti Mononen, Finnish pole vaulter
  • Matti Lehikoinen, is Finland's leading downhill cyclist
  • Matti Närhi, Finnish javelin thrower
  • Matti Yrjänä Joensuu, Finnish writer of crime fiction
  • Matti Markkanen, Finnish gymnast
  • Matti Keinonen, Finnish former professional ice hockey player
  • Matti Karumaa, professional ice hockey player
  • Matti Lampainen, retired professional ice hockey player
  • Matti Murto, professional ice hockey player
  • Matti Reunamäki, retired professional ice hockey player
  • Matti Rintakoski, professional ice hockey player
  • Matti Kuusimäki, former Prosecutor General of Finland
  • Matti Hagelberg, Finnish comic book artist, illustrator
  • Matti Kuusi, Finnish folklorist
  • Matti Häyry, is Professor of Philosophy at Aalto University School of Business
  • Matti Pellonpää, Finnish actor and a musician
  • Matti Vanhanen, Finnish politician
  • Matti Nykänen, Finnish former ski jumper
  • Matti Kärki, Swedish singer
  • Matti Breschel, Danish professional road bicycle racer
  • Matti Caspi, Israeli composer, musician, singer, arranger
  • Matti Hautamäki, Finnish former ski jumper
  • Matti Lähitie, Finnish footballer
  • Matti Hagman, Finnish professional ice hockey player
  • Matti Järvinen, Finnish javelin thrower
  • Matti Raivio, Finnish cross country skier
  • Matti Pietikäinen, Finnish ski jumper
  • Matti Sippala, Finnish athlete
  • Matti Rajakylä, former freestyle and butterfly swimmer
  • Matti Ruohola, Finnish comic actor and voice actor
  • Matti Mäntylä, Finnish actor
  • Matti Forss, retired professional ice hockey player
  • Matti Lund Nielsen, Danish footballer
  • Matti Kassila, Finnish film director
  • Mattie Belle Vik in Madison Vik was born on October 11, 1996 in Portland, Oregon. Her mother is a teacher and her father is the drummer in the band "Hyatus". She has a huge love for film and TV and since age 12 she wanted to start acting. Since her 8th grade year, she took theatre class every year until her last year of high School. as
  • Mattie Shaw in First Steps as Actress
  • Mattie Do in Chanthaly as Producer
  • Matti Houghton in Jaded Star as Actress
  • Matti Aro acted in movie Kaunis Veera eli ballaadi Saimaalta
  • Matti Boustedt, from 2019 thriller movie Mareld, who characterized Sonny.
  • In 2017, Matti Onnismaa characterized the role of Veijo Haukka in drama and horror movie Armomurhaaja.
  • In 1962 comedy and crime film, Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu., Matti Ranin portrayed Toivo Virta.
  • In 1954 crime, drama film, Olemme kaikki syyllisiä, Matti Tamminen characterized Reporter Honka.
  • Matti Laine portrayed leading role of Ajomies in 2013 drama, romance film Ajomies.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  4. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  5. Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
  6. Digi- ja väestötietovirasto, https://nimipalvelu.dvv.fi/suosituimmat-etunimet
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