Matteo
/matˈtɛ.o/
Matteo is the Italian form of the male given name Matthew.
Matteo is a male given name. In informal settings, speakers often use the nickname Teo.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /matˈtɛ.o/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The name Matteo is often associated with the 'evangelist' in Italy, and people born on September 21 celebrate their name day, or onomastico, in honor of Saint Matthew.
- The name Matteo is the Italian version of the Latin Matthaeus, which acted as the bridge between the Greek Matthaîos and modern Romance languages.
- The double tt in Matteo creates a distinct consonant length that is a defining feature of Italian phonology compared to the single 't' in English 'Matthew'.
Examples in context
- Ciao, Matteo!Hi, Matteo!
- Questo è il mio amico Matteo.This is my friend Matteo.
- Ho incontrato Matteo al parco.I met Matteo at the park.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are talking about a mutual friend.
- LorenzoSofia, sai dove si trova Matteo?Sofia, do you know where Matteo is?
- SofiaPenso che Matteo sia in ufficio.I think Matteo is in the office.
- LorenzoGli telefono subito allora.I will call him right away then.
- SofiaSì, è l'idea migliore.Yes, that is the best idea.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Matteo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Matteo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
