Given name & surname

Matěj

“gift of God”·“a gift from God”

Matěj is a form of Matthew. Interpretations include “gift of God” (Hebrew) and “a gift from God” (Hebrew). These may reflect different naming traditions.

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Meaning & origin

What it means

Matěj is a form of Matthew. Interpretations include “gift of God” (Hebrew) and “a gift from God” (Hebrew). These may reflect different naming traditions.

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Where it comes from

Matěj is a form of Matthew. An origin associated with Matthew is Hebrew.

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How it developed

In Czech use, Matěj is used as a form of Matthew.

Matěj’s family of names

Matěj has an affectionate form in Mata. Matěj shares a linguistic root with Matthew. In Czech usage, Matěj has a conventional equivalent in the Polish form Maciej.

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Around the world

Matěj has relatives in 7 languages.

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Nicknames & forms 12

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Spellings & scripts 1

The same name written differently, including transliterations into other scripts.

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Across languages 5

Equivalents and cognates in other languages, plus older forms it grew from.

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