Matti
Meaning of Matti
Matti is a unisex name with origins in Swedish, Finnish, and Italian. It is pronounced as MAH-tee (/ˈmati/) in all three languages. This versatile name has a variety of associations and can be a great choice for parents looking for a gender-neutral option. In the United States, Matti has been consistently given to newborns over the years, with its popularity fluctuating between 5 and 34 occurrences per year. The name peaked in popularity in 2009 when it was given to 22 newborns. Variations of the name include Mattie.
Pronunciation
Swedish
- Pronunced as MAH-tee (/ˈmati/)
Finnish,Italian
- Pronunced as MAH-tee (/ˈmɑt.i/)
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Notable People Named Matti
| Matti Taneli Vanhanen is a Finnish politician and former Prime Minister of Finland, known for his leadership from 2003 to 2010. |
| Matti August Mattson was an American labor organizer, social activist, and Veteran of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade in the Spanish Civil War. |
| Matti Pellonpää was a Finnish actor and musician who gained international recognition for his roles in films by Aki and Mika Kaurismäki, appearing in 18 of Aki's films. |
| Matti Suur-Hamari is a para-snowboarder and a three-time Winter Paralympics medalist, with two gold medals to his name. |
| Matti Rantanen was a Finnish chess player who won four Finnish Chess Championship medals. |
| Matti Launonen was a Finnish para table tennis player who achieved world and European titles before his sudden death in 2019. |
| Matti Tapio Poikala is a retired Swedish wrestler who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics and achieved success in European and world championships. |
| Matti Järvinen is a Finnish professional ice hockey center currently playing with HPK in the Liiga. |
| Matti Kalevi Väisänen is a former priest and bishop known for his involvement in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland and the independent Luther Foundation. |
| Matti Väisänen is a Finnish ski-orienteering competitor who achieved success at the 1980 World Ski Orienteering Championships, winning a relay silver medal and an individual bronze medal. |
