What origin is the name Mataichi?

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

What are good sister names for Mataichi?

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

How is Mataichi written in its native script?

Mataichi is written またいち.

Mataichi

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mataichi

Mataichi

Boy

Japanese

3 syllables

Mataichi (またいち) is a Japanese boy's name meaning "Japanese for first son. A straightforward name used to identify the eldest boy in the family lineage.".

Mataichi is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "Japanese for first son. A straightforward name used to identify the eldest boy in the family lineage.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Native script: またいち
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Japanese for first son. A straightforward name used to identify the eldest boy in the family lineage.

Popularity

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

Written as またいち

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What does Mataichi mean?

Mataichi is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning "Japanese for first son. A straightforward name used to identify the eldest boy in the family lineage.".

How popular is Mataichi?

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Sister names that go with Mataichi

Aya Emi Yuna Sakura Kaori Aiko

How to say Mataichi

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Mataichi.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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Names with a similar meaning to Mataichi

Mataichi means "Japanese for first son. A straightforward name used to identify the eldest boy in the family lineage." — these names share that spirit.

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Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Scarlett — "Scarlett comes from an English surname for a seller of scarlet cloth. Gone with the Wind made it a first name." (English)
Julian — "Julian comes from the Latin Julianus, from Julius, a Roman family name possibly meaning 'youthful' or linked to Jupiter." (Latin)
Lincoln — "Lincoln comes from the name of the English city, from the Latin Lindum Colonia, 'lake colony'. Abraham Lincoln made it a first name." (English)
Julia — "Julia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Julius, possibly meaning 'youthful'." (Latin)