Mphatso
Meaninggift · Chichewa
Mphatso is an African gender-neutral name meaning “gift”, with Chichewa roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.
Did you know?
- Word funMphatso doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Mphatso would score 14 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Mphatso
Mphatso is a gender-neutral name of African origin meaning “gift”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Mphatso at school. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
Origin:African names
More African names
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Unisex name: Zuri · beautiful
- Girl name: Aisha · alive
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Zaire · river
- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
- Girl name: Zahra · radiant, bright
Questions about the name Mphatso
What does the name Mphatso mean?
Mphatso means “gift” and comes from Chichewa. Names built around “gift” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other gender-neutral names with a similar meaning include Theodore (“gift of God”), Mateo (“gift of God”), Matthew (“gift of God”) and Theo (“gift of God”).
What is the origin of the name Mphatso?
Mphatso is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Chichewa. Other African names to consider are Layla (“night”), Zuri (“beautiful”), Aisha (“alive”) and Cairo (“the victorious”).
Is Mphatso a boy or girl name?
Both. Mphatso is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls. That balance makes it a good pick if you'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
What names are similar to Mphatso?
If you like Mphatso, you might also like Theodore, Mateo, Matthew and Theo.
What should I know before naming my baby Mphatso?
Mphatso is an African gender-neutral name meaning “gift”, with Chichewa roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. It suits a boy or a girl equally well. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.