Matėja

Lithuanian variation of Mateja or Mattea, Hebrew

"gift of Yahweh"

Matėja Origin and Meaning

The name Matėja is a girl's name of Greek, Lithuanian origin meaning "gift of Yahweh".

The Lithuanian spelling of Mateja, itself a feminine form of the Biblical Matthew, Matėja is a Top 20 choice in Lithuania. While Mateja is more popular in Slovenia and Croatia, this variation was chosen by musician Žygimantas Petkus and artist Gabija Petkuvienė for their daughter in 2023.

Popularity of the name Matėja

• 19 Lithuania 2024