Metta

Metta Meaning & Origin

About Metta
The name "Metta" is of Pali origin and is derived from the Buddhist concept of "Metta" or "Maitri," which translates to "loving-kindness" or "universal love." It represents a compassionate and benevolent nature, emphasizing the importance of goodwill, empathy, and unconditional love towards oneself and others. Those named Metta are often seen as caring, nurturing, and harmonious individuals who strive to create a positive impact on the world around them.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Metta are female.

Metta Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -33.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 T AH0
🌐 IPA
/metta*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Metta in Braille

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

The name Metta in braille

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

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

The name Metta in sign language

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