Matteo
Matteo is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Italian origin, meaning “Gift of God”.
| Meaning | Gift of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Italian |
| Pronunciation | mat-TEH-oh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Italy, Switzerland, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Matteo
Matteo is the Italian form of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh', passed through the Greek Matthaios and Latin Matthaeus. Italian doubles the t, giving the crisp pronunciation that sets it apart from Spanish Mateo. The name has been used in Italy since the Middle Ages, and the Jesuit missionary to China Matteo Ricci is a notable historical bearer. In recent decades it has become one of Italy's top names for boys.
Is Matteo a Christian name?
Matteo is a Christian name honouring Saint Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist, whose feast day is 21 September in the Western church.
How popular is Matteo?
Very popular in Italy and increasingly used in English-speaking and other European countries.
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Spellings and variants of Matteo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Matteo mean?
Matteo means 'Gift of God'. It is of Hebrew, via Italian origin.
Is Matteo a Christian name?
Matteo is a Christian name honouring Saint Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist, whose feast day is 21 September in the Western church.
How do you pronounce Matteo?
Matteo is pronounced mat-TEH-oh.
Is Matteo a boy or girl name?
Matteo is usually a boy name.