Matei

Matei Meaning & Origin

About Matei
The name "Matei" is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the name "Matthew." It means "gift of God" or "gift from Yahweh." Matei is a masculine name that is commonly used in Romania and other Eastern European countries. It carries a sense of divine blessing and is often associated with qualities such as kindness, generosity, and a strong connection to spirituality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Matei are male.

Matei Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 33.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA0 T EY1
🌐 IPA
/matei*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Matei in Braille

Here's how to represent Matei in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Matei in braille

How to Spell the Name Matei in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Matei using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Matei in sign language

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