Matteus
Gender: Male
Origin: American
Meaning: Gift Of God
What is the meaning of the name Matteus?
The name Matteus is primarily a male name of American origin that means Gift Of God.
The name Matteus is a variant of Matthias, and like Matthias, it means “gift of God” in Hebrew. It derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ), where “mattith” means “gift” and “Yah” refers to God.
Different Spellings of the name Matteus:
The name Matteus can be spelled in various ways, reflecting different linguistic and cultural influences. Here are some common variations:
1. Matthias
2. Mattias
3. Matias
4. Mattheus
5. Matteo (though more commonly associated with Italian, it is a related name)
Each spelling carries the same meaning, “gift of God,” but may be used in different regions or languages.
How to write the name Matteus in Japanese?
In Japanese, the name Matteus would typically be written in katakana as マッテウス (Ma-tte-u-su). This rendering captures the pronunciation of the name using Japanese phonetic characters.