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Mateus

muh-TAY-oos

Popularity

#3019

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

English

Total Births

948

Peak Year

#52 in 2007

First Recorded

1994

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Mateus is the Portuguese and Galician form of Matthew, which is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'gift of God'.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Mateus Vital

    Brazilian professional footballer.

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Personality Traits

GenerousKindSpiritualReliable

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