Mateo
/maˈteo/masculine
Matthew in Filipino is Mateo.
Mateo is used as a masculine given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/maˈteo/
Did you know?
- In the Philippines, Mateo is often paired with a Spanish surname, reflecting the 1849 decree by Governor-General Narciso Clavería that mandated Spanish surnames for Filipinos.
- While Mateo is the standard spelling, Filipinos often use nicknames based on the name, such as Teo. These shortened versions are common in casual family settings.
- The Hebrew roots of the name, meaning 'gift of the Lord', connect Mateo to a linguistic lineage that stretches through Greek and Latin directly into the Philippines via Spanish missionaries.
Examples in context
- Magandang makilala ka, Mateo!Nice to meet you, Mateo!
- Matyus, pahingi naman ng asin.Matyus, can you pass me the salt, please?
- Si Mateo ay isang mabait na bata.Mateo is a kind child.
- Kilala mo ba si Mateo?Do you know Mateo?
- Nagpunta si Mateo sa palengke kanina.Mateo went to the market earlier.
Example conversation
Angela and Antonio are talking about a mutual friend.
- AngelaNakita mo ba si Mateo?Have you seen Mateo?
- AntonioHindi ko pa siya nakikita ngayon.I haven't seen him yet today.
- AngelaBaka nasa bahay lang siya.Maybe he is just at home.
- AntonioOo, baka nagpapahinga siya.Yes, maybe he is resting.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “matthew” translations and entries Mateo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Mateo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
