Boy name
Mat name meaning
“the praised one”
Mat is a masculine name in Malay and Indonesian naming, commonly linked to the meaning the praised one. It is an established short form of Muhammad or Ahmad. Both source names are Arabic and derive from the root ḥ-m-d, which expresses praise and explains the meaning associated with Mat.
What does Mat mean?
The praised one
In Indonesian: yang terpuji
Origin and cultural usage of Mat
Mat is an established short form of Muhammad or Ahmad in Malay and Indonesian naming. Both Arabic names come from the root ḥ-m-d, expressing praise.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Mat in Islam and the Quran
Mat does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Mat
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Mat, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Mat: the praised one
- Riski: sustenance, provision for life
- Faishol: arbiter or distinguisher
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Meaning of each word
- Mat: the praised one
- Irsyadi: relating to guidance or direction
- Fuadi: my heart, the inner heart
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Mat Nabil
Meaning of each word
- Mat: the praised one
- Nabil: noble and honorable
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Meaning of each word
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
- Mat: the praised one
- Walid: a newly born child
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Mat Sahrul
Meaning of each word
- Mat: the praised one
- Sahrul: month
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Meaning of each word
- Mat: the praised one
- Fathor: opening, victory
- Ikram: honoring, respectful treatment
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How to pronounce Mat
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mat/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦠ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮒ᮪ |
Is Mat a boy’s name?
Yes, Mat is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Mat ranks #996 among boy names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Mat
Famous people named Mat
- Mat Solar · b. 1962
- Mat Drajat · b. 1969
- Mat Rozi · b. 1983
- Mat Cholil · b. 1980
- Mat Djuskan · b. 1959
- Mat Nasir · b. 1979
- Mat Sahudi
- Mat Sholkan · b. 1983
- Mat Syuroh
- Mohd. Mat Noor · b. 1990
FAQ about the name Mat
What is the meaning of Mat?
Mat means the praised one. Mat is an established short form of Muhammad or Ahmad in Malay and Indonesian naming. Both Arabic names come from the root ḥ-m-d, expressing praise.
Is Mat a boy’s name?
Yes, Mat is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Mat?
Mat is of Malay and Arabic origin.
Is the name Mat in the Quran?
Mat does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Mat have?
Mat has 1 syllable (Mat) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Mat?
Mat ranks #996 among boy names in our data sample (20 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Mat?
Some ideas: Mat Riski Faishol; Mat Irsyadi Fuadi; Mat Nabil.
Famous people named Mat?
Notable people named Mat include Mat Solar, Mat Drajat, Mat Rozi.
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