Matovu

Matovu Meaning & Origin

About Matovu
The surname Matovu is of Ugandan origin and is commonly found among the Baganda people. It is derived from the Luganda word "omutovu," which means "the one who is patient" or "the one who endures." The name reflects the cultural value of patience and resilience, suggesting that individuals with this surname are known for their ability to persevere and withstand challenges.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Matovu is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Matovu: 124
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 135,593
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Matovu based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Matovu is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MTF
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M03010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA0 T OW1 V UW0
🌐 IPA
/matovu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MTF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M310

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Matovu in Braille

Here's how to represent Matovu in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Matovu in braille

How to sign the name Matovu using Sign Language

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

The name Matovu in sign language

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