Matua

Matua Meaning & Origin

About Matua
The name "Matua" is of Maori origin and is commonly used as a surname or a given name. In Maori, "Matua" means "parent" or "elder." It carries a sense of respect and reverence, often used to refer to someone who is seen as a wise and guiding figure within the community. The name reflects the importance of family and the role of elders in Maori culture.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Matua are male.

Matua Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 CH UW1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/matua*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Matua in Braille

Here's how to represent Matua in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Matua in braille

How to Spell the Name Matua in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Matua using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Matua in sign language

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