Matei
Gift of God
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Name day
Celebrated on November 16
Origin and meaning of Matei
Matei is the Romanian form of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityāhū, “gift of Yahweh”, which reached Europe through the Greek Matthaîos: it belonged to the apostle and evangelist, the tax collector called by Jesus. In Romania it was borne by Matei Basarab, prince of Wallachia from 1632 to 1654, remembered for founding printing presses and monasteries. Short and clear, it has climbed sharply up the newborn charts in recent years, often alongside Luca and David. Its name day is 16 November.
Variants around the world
How Matei sounds in other languages.
Famous people
- Matei Basarab— prince
- Matei Vișniec— writer
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Matei mean?
The name Matei means Gift of God.
What is the origin of the name Matei?
Origin of Matei: Hebrew.
When is Matei's name day?
Matei's name day is celebrated on November 16.
What are the international variants of the name Matei?
International variants of Matei: Matteo, Matthew, Mateo, Mathieu, and Mateusz.