Mati

Mati is a term used in several languages and places, with distinct meanings in each context. In geography, Mati commonly refers to Mati City, the capital of Davao Oriental province in the Philippines. It sits on Mindanao’s eastern coast and serves as a regional urban center; nearby Dahican Beach is a well-known destination for surfing and skimboarding. The name is also used for other smaller localities in various countries.

In Indonesian and Malay, mati is a common word meaning dead or to die. It is used as both an adjective and a verb in everyday speech, and appears in phrases such as listrik mati describing a power outage. The term appears widely in media and conversation across Indonesia and Malaysia.

As a personal name, Mati is a widely used given name in Estonia, typically a masculine form and often a short version of Matias or Matthias. It is part of the conventional Estonian naming pattern and is borne by individuals in various fields, including arts, science, and sports.

Beyond these uses, Mati can occur as a proper noun in other regional contexts, appearing in place names, company names, or fictional works, depending on language and locality. The meaning of Mati thus depends heavily on cultural and linguistic context.