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Kari-Matti

Quick answerThe given name 'Kari-Matti' is derived from Finnish and consists of two elements: 'Kari' meaning 'man' or 'free man' and 'Matti' meaning 'gift of God'.

Finnish · Boy · 4 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#817
TrendStable
Peak year—
Syllables4
OriginFinnish
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish
ReligionLutheran
Letters10
Numerology3 Chaldean 2
Global rank#817

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Kari-Matti

The given name 'Kari-Matti' is derived from Finnish and consists of two elements: 'Kari' meaning 'man' or 'free man' and 'Matti' meaning 'gift of God'.

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Etymology

The given name 'Kari-Matti' is derived from Finnish and consists of two elements: 'Kari' meaning 'man' or 'free man' and 'Matti' meaning 'gift of God'. The name is commonly found in Finland and is associated with the Finnish Lutheran culture, with no notable historical context beyond its use as a given name.

Kari-Matti currently ranks #817 in the United States as a boy's name.

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