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Matteo | Meaning, Origin & History | The Name Library

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Matteo

Matteo is the Italian form of the given name Matthew. Another form is Mattia. The Hebrew meaning of Matteo is "gift of god". Matteo can also be used as a patronymic surname, often in the forms of de Matteo, De Matteo or DeMatteo, meaning "[descendant] of Matteo".

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Meaning

[descendant] of Matteo

Snapshot

A boy name with 2 syllables. Currently considered common.

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Historical Context & Cultural Origin

Matteo is the Italian form of the biblical name Matthew, which derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning "gift of God." It has a long history of use in Italy and across Europe, often associated with Saint Matthew the Apostle, one of the twelve apostles and traditional author of the Gospel of Matthew.

Famous Namesakes

Matteo Ricci, Matteo Darmian, Matteo Renzi, Matteo Berrettini, Matteo Garrone

Nicknames & Variations

Mat, Teo

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