What origin is the name Mataemon?

Mataemon comes from Japanese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Mataemon?

Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Mataemon — for example Aya, Emi, Yuna. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

How is Mataemon written in its native script?

Mataemon is written 又右衞門.

Mataemon

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mataemon

Mataemon

Boy

Japanese

3 syllables

Mataemon (又右衞門) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "Combines Japanese for rice field and first son. It reflects agricultural heritage associated with a firstborn son.".

Mataemon is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "Combines Japanese for rice field and first son. It reflects agricultural heritage associated with a firstborn son.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Native script: 又右衞門
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Combines Japanese for rice field and first son. It reflects agricultural heritage associated with a firstborn son.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as 又右衞門

Quick answers about Mataemon

What does Mataemon mean?

Mataemon is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "Combines Japanese for rice field and first son. It reflects agricultural heritage associated with a firstborn son.".

How popular is Mataemon?

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Sister names that go with Mataemon

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Mataemon.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Names with a similar meaning to Mataemon

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