Mattea
Fact sheet
- Name
- Mattea
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Mattea represents the feminine form of Matteo, which is the Italian variant of the biblical name Matthias. This name has its roots in ancient Hebrew and carries the meanings "gift of God," "gift of the Lord," or "given by JHWH (God)."
What does the name Mattea mean?
Mattea, as the feminine counterpart of Matteo, is primarily common in Italy, but overall not very frequent. In recent years, the German-speaking region has shown interest in this name, particularly due to the high popularity of the male equivalent Matteo. The most commonly used spelling in Germany is Mathea. Other variants include Matea, Mateja, Matija, Mattea, Matthäa, and Matthea.
Where does the name Mattea come from?
The name Mattea has its origins in the ancient Hebrew name Mattitjāhū (מַתִּתְיָהוּ), like the feminine form of the biblical Matthias. This name is composed of the Hebrew elements mattath (מַתַּת), meaning "gift, present," and jhwh (יהוה), the name of God.
How do you pronounce Mattea?
The pronunciation of Mattea is three syllables and clearly structured. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Mat-te-a" [maˈtɛa]. It begins with an open A that radiates warmth. The double T places a strong accent in the middle, before the open vowel sequence at the end creates a sense of spaciousness. Mattea thus conveys a powerful yet gentle aura - present, feminine, and harmoniously melodic.
When is the name day of Mattea?
The name day of Mattea is celebrated on February 24th in honor of the Apostle Matthias.
Popularity
In Germany, Mattea enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,254th among the most common female first names. Its highest placement was in 2022 at 682nd. Over the last ten years, Mattea has been given as a first name about 400 times, placing it 1,007th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 973rd.
Nicknames & pet names
Maddie / Matty / Tea
Similar first names
Famous people
- Kathy Mattea (singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Mattea
What does the name Mattea mean?
Mattea is the feminine form of Matteo and means "gift of God." The name has Italian roots and is becoming increasingly popular.
Where does the name Mattea come from?
Mattea has its origins in the ancient Hebrew name Mattitjāhū, which is composed of the words for "gift" and the name of God.
How popular is the name Mattea?
Although Mattea is common in Italy, the name is overall not very frequent. However, in recent years, the German-speaking region has shown growing interest.