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Type Surname (from given name & from nickname)
Usage Italian

Meaning & History

Probably derived from a feminine form of Matto, though other theories include Logudorese Sardinian matta "belly, paunch, entrails" and southern Sardinian matta "plant, tree" (compare Mata).
Added 10/19/2014 by Beautiful Victory
Edited 5/2/2025 by jocatchi


Type Surname (from nickname)

Meaning & History

From Middle Cornish mata "mate, friend, companion".
Added 5/2/2025 by jocatchi