Mattea
Italian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Mattea
Mattea is the feminine form of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning "gift of God" (from "mattanah" meaning gift and "Yah" referring to God).
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Etymology
Mattea is the feminine form of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning "gift of God" (from "mattanah" meaning gift and "Yah" referring to God). The name is used primarily in Italian, German, and other European Christian cultures, with historical prominence in Christian communities due to Saint Matthew the Apostle.
Mattea currently ranks #5,056 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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