History of the origin of the name Matryona

The name comes from the Latin term “matrona”, in ancient Rome meaning the special status of a freeborn married woman. The word is based on the Latin mater – “mother”, and the general meaning is translated as “venerable lady”, “mother of the family”. At the very beginning of its appearance, the form of the name Matrona was used. The name was glorified by the holy martyr who lived in the 3rd-4th century. The Christian Matrona of Thessalonica, having fallen into slavery, was converted to Judaism. But she continued to secretly attend church, for which she was subjected to martyrdom, glorifying her name for centuries. Canonization ensured that the name entered the Orthodox and Catholic church calendars.

The name in Rus’ became so popular after the transformation from Matrona to Matryona, which made it possible to give a name to the symbol of Russia in the 19th century – the nesting doll, reflecting fertility and motherhood.

Meaning and characteristics of the name Matryona

The energy of the name hides calmness, patience, and poise. Positive character traits only benefit from a bit of firmness and will, which the parents of a little girl should develop. She will never become a leader, but for a quiet girl this is not the main thing. Good memory, intelligence, and informed decisions allow her to be an integral person with her own worldview, not subject to outside influence. Well, the task of parents and loved ones is to ensure that the girl has access to communication so that she remains less alone.

Light physical activity and being in the fresh air will benefit your immune system. It is necessary to monitor hormonal balance, and in older age, the musculoskeletal system.

Sociability, participation, and attentiveness to the problems of other people make it easy to make true friends. Reliability, honesty, a conscientious approach to any business, and the absence of aggressive career ambitions contribute to gaining the respect of the team. The absence of envy and greed will be appreciated by the people around her, and will never be used against Matryona herself.

An area of ​​activity that requires perseverance, a rational approach, and punctuality is ideal. This could be research activities, engineering specialties, design, pedagogy. And although Matryona’s soul is sometimes excited by thoughts about leadership, risky actions that can bring fame, it is still better for her to realize herself in something quiet and calm, for example, a family.

Some tendency towards loneliness, self-reflection, and thoughtfulness will be forgotten when children appear. She will become a wonderful mother, but it is better to share responsibility with her husband. For the reserved Matryona, the husband must become a real support, a leader in the family, in order to dispel all the woman’s doubts and make her truly happy. After all, Matryona prefers the ability to provide support and show strength of character over romance, passion, and the external attractiveness of a partner.

Name days:

April 2, April 9, May 31, October 2, November 19, November 22

Diminutive version

Matryonka, Matryokha, Matryoshka, Matrya, Matryukha, Matryusha, Matryakh, Matryasha, Marya, Matya, Matyulya, Matulya, Matyusya, Matusya

Abbreviated

Musya, Tusya, Matyuha, Matyusha, Tyusha, Matyasha, Motrya, Motya, Monya

According to the church

Matron

Color

  • yellow

Planet

  • Sun

Element

  • air

Stone talisman

heliotrope

Metal

tin, electrum

Plants

oak, yellow dahlia

Totem animal

rhino

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