What is the origin of the name Mattea?

Mattea is a name of Italian origin.

How popular is the name Mattea?

Mattea is currently ranked #4968 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Mattea?

Mattea is pronounced mah-TAY-ah.

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Mattea

mah-TAY-ah

Popularity

#4968

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Italian

Total Births

1,833

Peak Year

#108 in 2006

First Recorded

1975

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A feminine form of Matteo, which is the Italian and Spanish version of Matthew, a Hebrew name meaning 'gift of God.'

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Matty Thea Mia

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Matty Thea Mia

Spelling Variations

Matea Matia

Similar Names

Matilda Theodora Gianna Eliana

Personality Traits

GiftedJoyfulBlessedGracious

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