Mateja
MAH-tay-yah
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
96
Peak Year
#20 in 2006
First Recorded
1988
Style
Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Mateja is a Slavic form of Matthias, which derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God.' It is common in Balkan countries.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Mateja Kežman
Serbian former professional footballer.
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