Mateusz

Mateusz is the masculine form of the given name used in Polish, derived from Matthäus or Matthias. The name has its roots in the Ancient Greek Matthaios (Ματθαῖος) and Mattathías (Ματταθίας) and originated from the Ancient Hebrew mattiṯyāhū (מַתִּתְיָהוּ).

What does the name Mateusz mean?

Mateusz, as the Polish variant of Matthäus and Matthias, originates from the Ancient Greek Matthaios (Ματθαῖος) and Mattathías (Ματταθίας) and traces back to the Ancient Hebrew mattiṯyāhū (מַתִּתְיָהוּ). The meaning of the name can be translated as "JHWH has given" as well as "the gift of God." The biblical name has its roots in Ancient Hebrew, derived from the words mattat (מַתַּת), meaning "the gift" or "the offering," and jhwh (יהוה), which represents "the name of God." In Christian theology, Saint Matthäus was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus and the author of the Gospel of Matthew. In the Middle Ages, the name was particularly popular in Western Europe and is widespread in many European languages. A diminutive form of the name is Mateuszek, while alternative spellings include Mattäus, Mattheus, Mateus, Motiejus, Mateo, Matej, Matteo, Matte, and Mattes.

Where does the name Mateusz come from?

Mateusz is a masculine given name whose origin lies in Ancient Hebrew and carries the meaning "JHWH has given."

How do you pronounce Mateusz?

The pronunciation of Mateusz is three syllables and rhythmically stressed. In the German pronunciation, the name is often pronounced as "Ma-te-usch" [maˈtɛu̯ʃ], starting with an open A sound that has an inviting effect. The diphthong in the last syllable gives the name a soft, flowing sound quality. The sh sound at the end provides a gentle yet distinct finish. Thus, Mateusz radiates tradition and fullness of sound – harmonious, present, and distinctive.

When is the name day of Mateusz?

The name days for Mateusz are celebrated on February 24, May 27, August 23, and September 21.

Popularity

In Germany, Mateusz is among the common first names and currently ranks 1,506th on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 1990 at 121st place. In the last ten years, Mateusz has been given as a first name about 290 times, placing it 1,232nd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,230th.

Nicknames & pet names

Matek / Mati / Matti / Matuch / Matusch / Matze / Teusz

Similar first names

Famous people

• Mateusz Bartel (Polish chess player)
• Mateusz Bryk (Polish ice hockey player)
• Mateusz Cetnarski (Polish football player)
• Mateusz Chichocki (footballer from Poland)
• Mateusz Cieluch (Polish football player)
• Mateusz Demczyszak (Polish)
• Mateusz Holownia (Polish footballer)
• Mateusz Kobielus (luger from Poland)
• Mateusz Kossior (Polish sculptor)
• Mateusz Kostrzewski (Polish basketball player)
• Mateusz Kowalczyk (Polish tennis player)
• Mateusz Kowalski (Polish football player)
• Mateusz Kusznierewicz (Polish Olympic sailing champion)
• Mateusz Lipa (Polish racing cyclist)
• Mateusz Luczak (Polish footballer)
• Mateusz Maslowski (Polish volleyball player)
• Mateusz Mozdzen (Polish football player)
• Mateusz Nowaczyk (Polish football player)
• Mateusz Polski (Polish boxer)
• Mateusz Rutkowski (ski jumper from Poland)