What origin is the name Metta?

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

What are good brother names for Metta?

Names from the same sanskrit tradition pair naturally with Metta — for example Om, Neel, Abhinav. You can browse more on our sanskrit names page.

How is Metta written in its native script?

Metta is written मेत्ता.

What is the rashi of the name Metta?

Metta starts with the syllable “Me” (मे), which traditionally belongs to Magha nakshatra, pada 4, in Simha rashi (Leo).

Metta

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Metta

Metta

Girl

Sanskrit

2 syllables

Metta is a Sanskrit girl's name meaning "Loving-kindness — the Pali word for the unconditional goodwill practiced and cultivated in Buddhist meditation toward all beings, including oneself.", Rashi Simha.

With Sanskrit roots, Metta is a girl name that means "Loving-kindness — the Pali word for the unconditional goodwill practiced and cultivated in Buddhist meditation toward all beings, including oneself.". It has 2 syllables.

Hindi script: मेत्ता
Rashi: Simha
Nakshatra: magha (Me)
Origin: Sanskrit
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Loving-kindness — the Pali word for the unconditional goodwill practiced and cultivated in Buddhist meditation toward all beings, including oneself.

Popularity

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

Written as मेत्ता

Quick answers about Metta

What does Metta mean?

Metta is a girl name of Sanskrit origin meaning "Loving-kindness — the Pali word for the unconditional goodwill practiced and cultivated in Buddhist meditation toward all beings, including oneself.".

How popular is Metta?

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Brother names that go with Metta

Om Neel Abhinav Atharv Samarth Shlok

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Me (मे)
Rashi: Simha (Leo)
Nakshatra: Magha, pada 4
Name number: 9

By tradition, names starting with “Me” suit babies born in Magha nakshatra (pada 4), which falls in Simha rashi. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.