What origin is the name Matra?

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

What are good brother names for Matra?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Matra — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Matra?

Matra starts with the syllable “Ma” (मा), which traditionally belongs to Magha nakshatra, pada 1, in Simha rashi (Leo). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Matra

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Matra

Matra

Girl

Indian

2 syllables

Matra is an Indian girl's name meaning "Mother, Name of Goddess", Rashi Simha.

The meaning of Matra is "Mother, Name of Goddess" — a girl name of Indian origin. It has 2 syllables.

Rashi: Simha
Nakshatra: magha (Ma)
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Mother, Name of Goddess

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Matra

What does Matra mean?

Matra is a girl name of Indian origin meaning "Mother, Name of Goddess".

How popular is Matra?

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Brother names that go with Matra

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ma (मा)
Rashi: Simha (Leo)
Nakshatra: Magha, pada 1
Name number: 3

By tradition, names starting with “Ma” suit babies born in Magha nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Simha rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.