Matui as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Matui

What is the meaning of the name Matui ?

The baby name Matui is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mah-TOO-ee.

Matui is Polynesian in Origin.

Matui carries more than one plausible lineage. In Japanese contexts, it reflects the Kunrei-/Nihon‑shiki romanization of the common surname Matsui (まつい). Written most often as 松井, it combines matsu “pine” and i “well,” though variants like 松居 (“pine” + “dwelling”) also exist. While primarily a family name in Japan, Matui/Matsui has occasionally been adapted as a given name in the diaspora or in modern, gender‑neutral usage.

Across Polynesia, Matui sometimes appears as a respelling adjacent to Māori and Samoan Matiu - the local form of Matthew - conveying the biblical sense “gift of God” from Hebrew Matityahu. Orthographic variants may include Matiu, Mātui (with macron, context‑dependent), and Matsui; short forms such as Mat or Tui are conceivable. Usage is rare but culturally flexible, making Matui suitable for families seeking a cross‑cultural sound anchored either in Japanese nature imagery or in the time‑honored Matthew tradition.

⚙ Matui is a genuine rarity. In all, it appears just 7 times, across 7 countries.