Mateja: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-aht-ehj-ah
Origin: Greece
gender-male

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Updated on Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe, Western Asia
Meaning: Gift of god

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. 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 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.

Mateja Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Mateja is currently #30729 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Mateja is currently #12998 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Mateja is currently #15755 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Mateja is currently #6724 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Mateja is currently #15214 on Kiindred Australian Names

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