Mateja: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-aht-ehj-ah
Origin: Israel
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Updated on Jun 10, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe, Western Asia
Meaning: Gift of god

" Mateja is a variant of the name Matthew, which is derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God'. Mateja is a feminine name in Serbian culture, but it name in Croatian and Slovene cultures. The use of Mateja has evolved over time, reflecting cultural exchange and linguistic diversity. The name Mateja is important because it symbolizes divine blessing and has been cherished by families across various Slavic cultures. Mateja, " It is a variant of the Greek name Mathias (Matthew) and has different gender associations depending on the culture. Mateja, In Serbian, it is a masculine name, while in Croatian and Slovene, a masculine name.

Mateja Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Mateja is currently #33954 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Mateja is currently #19747 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Mateja is currently #16516 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Mateja is currently #9572 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Mateja is currently #17405 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Mateja is currently #10044 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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