Mateus
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Mateus
Mateus means "gift of God" and derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu (מתתיהו), composed of the elements "mat" (gift) and "yahu" (God).
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Etymology
Mateus means "gift of God" and derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu (מתתיהו), composed of the elements "mat" (gift) and "yahu" (God). The name is primarily used in Portuguese and Brazilian cultures as a variant of Matthew, the Christian apostle and gospel writer, making it prevalent in Catholic and Christian communities worldwide.
Mateus currently ranks #2,824 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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