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Mata

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan
Pronounced Pron. /ˈma.ta/(Spanish)
/ˈma.tə/(Catalan)
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Meaning & History

From Spanish, Portuguese and Catalan mata meaning "trees, shrubs", possibly from Late Latin matta meaning "reed mat".

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Rootmatta
VariantsMatos(Spanish) Matos(Portuguese)
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trees, voice actors
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Entry updated October 6, 2024

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