Metta

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
Metta means "loving kindness" or "benevolence" in the Pali language, which is used in Theravada Buddhist scriptures.
Pronunciation
ME-tə(American)
MET-tah(German, Low German)
The pronunciation of the name Metta is MET-uh or MEH-tuh.
Popularity
The name Metta is not very common, and it is not currently ranked among the top 1000 names for baby girls in the United States.

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Metta Name meanings & History

The name Metta is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse word "mætti," which means "might" or "greatness.". Metta means "loving kindness" or "benevolence" in the Pali language, which is used in Theravada Buddhist scriptures. German variant of Mette and Meta and Low German short form of Mechthild as well as a Hungarian borrowing of this name. The name Metta is most commonly used as a female given name in Scandinavian countries like Sweden and Denmark. It is also used as a name for girls in other parts of the world, particularly in Buddhist cultures.

Zodiac Sign of Metta: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Metta:

M: Mushy,Mother,Memorabilia,Mommy,Manipulative,Memory,Maternal

E: Expressive,Environment,Enlighten,Entertain,Exaggerate,Enliven

T: Truth,Tireless,Tacky,Testy,Doubting Thomas,Talkative,Touchy

A: Action,Ambitious,Assertive,Aggressive,Argumentative,Angry

Metta is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Mature name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name

2.) Metta (Female)

Usage: Thai

Meanings: The name Metta represents qualities such as love, compassion, empathy, and kindness towards others.

Pronunciation: ME-tə(American)
MET-tah(German, Low German)
MET-tuh


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Cartoon of Metta

Description: Derived from the Pali language of ancient India, meaning "loving-kindness" or "benevolence". The name Metta represents qualities such as love, compassion, empathy, and kindness towards others. German variant of Mette and Meta and Low German short form of Mechthild as well as a Hungarian borrowing of this name. Metta can be used as a first name for baby girls or as a last name for families with roots in the countries of Southeast Asia where the name is common.

Famous People

There are few famous people with the name Metta. However, famous individuals who have embodied the qualities of Metta include the Dalai Lama, Mother Teresa, and Mahatma Gandhi.

3.) Metta (Male)

Usage: African American

Meanings: The meaning of Metta varies depending on the origin. In Dutch, it means "kindness" or "compassion." In Swedish and Danish, it means "love." In Indonesian, it means "friendship."

Pronunciation: ME-tə(American)
MET-tah(German, Low German)
The pronunciation of Metta will also vary depending on the origin. In Dutch, it is pronounced like "MEH-tah." In Swedish and Danish, it is pronounced like "MET-tah" or "MEH-teh." In Indonesian, it is pronounced like "MEH-tah."


cartoon of the name Metta
Cartoon of Metta

Description: The name Metta has multiple origins, including Dutch, Swedish, Danish, and Indonesian. The meaning of Metta varies depending on the origin. In Dutch, it means "kindness" or "compassion." In Swedish and Danish, it means "love." In Indonesian, it means "friendship.". German variant of Mette and Meta and Low German short form of Mechthild as well as a Hungarian borrowing of this name. Metta is a name that can be used for babies of any ethnicity or background.

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