Matt (matto) in Japanese

The name Matt in Japanese Katakana is マット which in romaji is matto. Katakana is the standard translation for names into Japanese, Matt in Japanese Hiragana, the non-standard translation for names into Japanese, is まっと.

How do you write Matt in Japanese Kanji?

The closest sounding kanji name that sounds similar to "matt" is 松 (Matsu). It is pronounced as "ma-tsu" and it means "pine tree".

The western meaning of the name "Matt" is derived from the Hebrew name "Mattityahu" which means "gift of God". The closest matching Kanji name based on this meaning is 賜 (Takumi). It is pronounced as "Tah-koo-mee". The kanji means "to bestow" or "to grant".

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