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Matei: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Matei · 2 syllables

Everything about the name Matei: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.

Meaning

«Gift of God»

Gender

Boy

Origin

Hebrew

Popularity

67 out of 100

Where Matei is popular

  • UkraineTop 60

Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.

About the Name Matei

Matei is a boy's name with Hebrew roots, traditionally understood to mean "Gift of God." Names like this one tend to feel meaningful yet easy to wear from childhood into adulthood.

Pronounced Matei, Matei runs to 2 syllables and has a rhythm that is easy to say in many languages. Matei is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Матей.

Today Matei is a steadily chosen option, scoring 67 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as faith.

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Variants & Related Spellings

Матей

FAQ

What does the name Matei mean?+

The name Matei means "Gift of God".

What is the origin of the name Matei?+

Matei is a name of Hebrew origin.

Is Matei a girl or boy name?+

Matei is traditionally a boy name.

How do you pronounce Matei?+

Matei is pronounced Matei (2 syllables).

Is Matei a popular name?+

Matei is a steadily chosen option, scoring 67 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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