Given name
Matata
“one who causes trouble”
Matata is used as a given name. One African interpretation is “one who causes trouble.”
Meaning & origin
What it means
One African interpretation is “one who causes trouble.”
Where it comes from
An origin associated with this spelling is African.
Similar names
If you love Matata, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
Mashaka
“a troublemaker; a mischievous woman” · “one who causes trouble”
80% boys · 20% girls
Masamba
“one who leaves”
>99% boys
Machupa
“one who likes to drink”
>99% boys
Mathani
“of the commandments”
>99% boys
Mawali
“a lively man; one who is vibrant”
>99% boys
Magaidi
“the last-born child”
>99% boys
Mahluli
“a conqueror”
>99% boys
Mawulol
“one who gives thanks to God”
>99% boys