Matea is a feminine of Mateo/Matthew — from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'a gift of God; a gift of Yahweh'. A lyrical, classic name across Hispanic and Croatian families (said 'mah-TAY-ah'; nickname Mati).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino and Croatian families. Rare, a-gift-of-God at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Matthew comes from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'a gift of God; a gift of Yahweh' — Matea is its lyrical Spanish/Croatian feminine — a classic name (said 'mah-TAY-ah').

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Behind the Name — Matea — root etymology

Variations

MatteaMatteahMateja

Nicknames

Mati

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Matea mean?

Matea is the feminine of Mateo/Matthew — Hebrew 'a gift of God'.

How do you pronounce Matea?

It's said mah-TAY-ah /mɑˈteɪ.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Matea a boy or girl name?

Matea is a girl's name.

How popular is Matea?

Matea is a rare name in the U.S.