Mata
MAH-tah
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
137
Peak Year
#10 in 1953
First Recorded
1885
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
In Spanish, Mata can mean 'wood' or 'bush,' but as a given name, it is often associated with Mary (Hebrew, 'bitter' or 'beloved').
Numerology
The Seeker
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Famous Namesakes
Mata Hari
Dutch exotic dancer and spy during WWI.
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