Matfei

Hebrew

"gift of God"

Matfei Origin and Meaning

The name Matfei is a boy's name.

Matfei is a unique masculine variation of Matthew, with Slavic or Eastern European origins. The name derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning "gift of God." While less common than Matfey, Matvei, or Matvey in English-speaking countries, Matfei maintains the traditional meaning and cultural significance. The name has remained relatively rare in Western countries but may be found more frequently in Russian, Ukrainian, or Belarusian communities. Matfei carries a distinctive quality while still connecting to the biblical tradition of Matthew, one of Jesus's twelve apostles and author of the first Gospel in the New Testament.