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Mateo
muh-TAY-oh
Mateo (name) means a masculine given name, the Spanish form of Matthew, meaning "gift of God.". Example: “Mateo is a popular boys' name in Spanish-speaking countries.”
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A masculine given name, the Spanish form of Matthew, meaning "gift of God."
"Mateo is a popular boys' name in Spanish-speaking countries."
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Etymology
This comes from Spanish Mateo, from Latin Matthaeus, from Ancient Greek Ματθαῖος (Matthaîos), from Hebrew מַתִּתְיָהוּ (mattiṯyāhū). It is a doublet of Matthew.
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What does “Mateo” mean?
The word “Mateo” means a masculine given name, the Spanish form of Matthew, meaning "gift of God.".
How do you pronounce “Mateo”?
“Mateo” is pronounced muh-TAY-oh (/məˈteɪoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mateo” in a sentence?
Here is “Mateo” used in a sentence: “Mateo is a popular boys' name in Spanish-speaking countries.”
What part of speech is “Mateo”?
“Mateo” is a name.
Is “Mateo” a common word?
“Mateo” is an uncommon word in modern English.
