What origin is the name Matsuri?

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

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Names from the same japanese tradition pair naturally with Matsuri — for example Kenji, Ren, Hiro. You can browse more on our japanese names page.

Matsuri

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Matsuri

Matsuri

Girl

Japanese

3 syllables

Matsuri (まつり) is a Japanese girl's name meaning "From the Japanese word for festival or celebration. A feminine name given to evoke the joyful atmosphere of traditional public events.".

With Japanese roots, Matsuri is a girl name that means "From the Japanese word for festival or celebration. A feminine name given to evoke the joyful atmosphere of traditional public events.". It has 3 syllables.

Native script: まつり
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From the Japanese word for festival or celebration. A feminine name given to evoke the joyful atmosphere of traditional public events.

Popularity

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

Written as まつり

Quick answers about Matsuri

What does Matsuri mean?

Matsuri is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning "From the Japanese word for festival or celebration. A feminine name given to evoke the joyful atmosphere of traditional public events.".

How popular is Matsuri?

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Brother names that go with Matsuri

Kenji Ren Hiro Kaito Sora Akira

How to say Matsuri

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Matsuri.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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