Matua
muh-TOO-uh
Popularity
#8088
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
Native American
Total Births
37
Peak Year
#10 in 2024
First Recorded
2018
Style
Nature-Inspired, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Likely a Native American name, possibly from the Māori language of New Zealand, where 'Matua' can mean 'parent' or 'father'.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
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