Matteus
The English name Matthew is translated as Matteus in Norwegian.
Matteus is a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Did you know?
- The name Matteus shares the same root as the Norwegian word gave, as both relate to the concept of a 'gift'.
- While Matteus is the biblical form, the shortened version Mats is a very common Norwegian name derived from the same root.
- Unlike in English, where 'Matthew' is a staple top-ten name for decades, Matteus rarely appears in the top rankings of modern Norwegian baby names.
Examples in context
- Jeg heter Matteus.My name is Matteus.
- Kjenner du Matteus?Do you know Matteus?
- Matteus er en god venn.Matteus is a good friend.
Example conversation
Jakob and Nora are talking about a mutual friend.
- JakobHar du sett Matteus i dag?Have you seen Matteus today?
- NoraNei, jeg har ikke sett ham.No, I haven't seen him.
- JakobHan skulle møte oss her.He was supposed to meet us here.
- NoraKanskje Matteus er forsinket?Maybe Matteus is late?
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Matteus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
