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Matti

Quick answerMatti is a Finnish and Scandinavian diminutive of Matthias or Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu meaning "gift of God." The name is primarily used in Finland, Sweden, and other Nordic countries, with historical roots in Christian tradition through the biblical apostle Matthew.

Finnish · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#9,877
TrendStable
Peak year2008
Syllables2
OriginFinnish
LanguageFinnish
CultureFinnish
ReligionChristian
Letters5
Numerology9 Chaldean 5
Global rank#4

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

About the name Matti

Matti is a Finnish and Scandinavian diminutive of Matthias or Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu meaning "gift of God." The name is primarily used in Finland, Sweden, and other Nordic countries, with historical roots in Christian tradition through the biblical apostle Matthew.

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Etymology

Matti is a Finnish and Scandinavian diminutive of Matthias or Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu meaning "gift of God." The name is primarily used in Finland, Sweden, and other Nordic countries, with historical roots in Christian tradition through the biblical apostle Matthew.

Matti currently ranks #9,877 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.

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