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Mattea
Gift of God (fem. of Matthew)
Origin
Hebrew
Used in
it
Origin and meaning of Mattea
Mattea is the feminine form of Matteo, going back to the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. It thus carries a bright, auspicious meaning — a child welcomed as a divine gift. It is a distinctly Italian name, uncommon and therefore distinctive, chosen by parents who want a feminine version of the more widespread Matteo. Its short, firm sound feels modern even as it rests on a very ancient biblical root.
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