Matteo
/matˈtɛ.o/masculine
The English name Matthew is translated into Italian as Matteo. Wiktionary also lists Mattia.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Matteo | /matˈtɛ.o/ | masculine |
| Mattia | /matˈti.a/ | masculine |
Both forms are masculine given names used to translate the English name Matthew.
Which one should you use?
Matteo is the most common direct equivalent of the English name Matthew. While Mattia is also a valid Italian version of Matthew, it is considered a distinct name form.
How do you pronounce it?
The name has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /matˈtɛ.o/.
Did you know?
- In Italy, the name Matteo is often shortened to the affectionate diminutive Teo rather than the English 'Matt'.
- The name Matteo shares the same root as the word 'gift', as it stems from the Hebrew name meaning 'gift of the Lord'.
- Despite their shared origin, Matteo and Mattia are treated as two separate names in Italian census data and official registries.
Examples in context
- Buongiorno, Signor Matteo. Piacere di conoscerLa.Good morning, Mr. Matthew. Nice to meet you.
- Ciao Mattia, come stai?Hi Mattia, how are you?
- Mattia, possiamo parlare un attimo?Mattia, can we talk for a moment?
- Il mio migliore amico si chiama Matteo.My best friend's name is Matteo.
- Ho incontrato Matteo ieri al parco.I met Matteo yesterday at the park.
- Ciao, Matteo! Come stai?Hi, Matteo! How are you?
Example conversation
Chiara and Matteo are meeting at a café.
- ChiaraCiao, Matteo! Sei pronto?Hi, Matteo! Are you ready?
- MatteoSì, Chiara, sono pronto.Yes, Chiara, I am ready.
- ChiaraAndiamo a prendere il caffè?Shall we go get a coffee?
- MatteoOttima idea, andiamo!Great idea, let's go!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “matthew” translations and entries Matteo, Mattia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Matteo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
