Boy name
Mateus name meaning
“gift of God”
Mateus is a masculine name meaning gift of God, derived from Hebrew Mattityahu through European forms and Latin Matthaeus. Mattityahu means gift of Yahweh. Mateus is a variant of Matthew, and Matheus is another spelling variant associated with the same name and its origin.
What does Mateus mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Mateus
A variant of Matthew through European and Latin Matthaeus, from Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning gift of Yahweh.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Mateus
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Mateus, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Mateus: gift of God
- Axel: father is peace
- Sebastian: from the city of Sebaste
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Meaning of each word
- Mateus: gift of God
- Vianney: from a place named Vianney
- Yesaya: Yahweh is salvation
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Mateus Dennis
Meaning of each word
- Mateus: gift of God
- Dennis: belonging to Dionysus
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Meaning of each word
- Vincent: victor, conqueror
- Mateus: gift of God
- Yose: may God add
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Mateus Heronimus
Meaning of each word
- Mateus: gift of God
- Heronimus: a sacred name
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Meaning of each word
- Mateus: gift of God
- Valentine: strong and healthy
- Nahum: comforter, consoler
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How to pronounce Mateus
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦠꦺꦲꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮒᮩᮞ᮪ |
Is Mateus a boy’s name?
Yes, Mateus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Mateus ranks #3,453 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Mateus
Names with related meanings
- Kurniawan♂One endowed with a gift or grace
- Nugroho♂Gracious gift, blessing
- Taufik♂Divine help toward success
- Rahmat♂Mercy, divine grace
- Kurnia♂♀A gift bringing goodness
- Rizky♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Rizki♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Nugraha♂Grace, a gracious gift
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- Benny♂Son of the right hand
- Johan♂God is gracious
- John♂God grants grace
Famous people named Mateus
- Mateus Maia · b. 1957
- Mateus Jangkung Widyanto
- Mateus Osorio Soares · b. 1991
- Mateus Towansiba · b. 1967
- Mateus Yudi · b. 1976
FAQ about the name Mateus
What is the meaning of Mateus?
Mateus means gift of God. A variant of Matthew through European and Latin Matthaeus, from Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning gift of Yahweh.
Is Mateus a boy’s name?
Yes, Mateus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Mateus?
Mateus is of Hebrew, Latin and European origin.
How many syllables does Mateus have?
Mateus has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Mateus?
Mateus ranks #3,453 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Mateus?
Other spellings: Matheus.
What full names go well with Mateus?
Some ideas: Mateus Axel Sebastian; Mateus Vianney Yesaya; Mateus Dennis.
Famous people named Mateus?
Notable people named Mateus include Mateus Maia, Mateus Jangkung Widyanto, Mateus Osorio Soares.
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