Матве́й
Matvéjmasculine
The Russian way to say the male given name Matthew is Матве́й (Matvéj). Wiktionary also lists Мэ́тью (Mɛ́tʹju).
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Матве́й | Matvéj | masculine |
| Мэ́тью | Mɛ́tʹju | masculine, transliteration |
The name refers to the male given name Matthew. Матфей is an alternative form of the name.
Which one should you use?
Матве́й is the traditional Russian equivalent of the name Matthew, whereas Мэ́тью is a phonetic transliteration of the English name.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing possession or using the name after certain prepositions, the name Матве́й changes to Матве́я.
How do you pronounce it?
Matvéj
Did you know?
- Because 'Matthew' is a very common name, a Russian speaker might use the diminutive Матю́ха to sound very informal or even slightly blunt among close male friends.
- If you meet a Russian named Матве́й, they may have a different patronymic depending on their father's name, creating a unique three-part full name used in formal settings.
- While Матве́й is the standard Russian version, the form Матфе́й is specifically used when referring to the biblical figure, such as in the context of the Gospel of Matthew.
Examples in context
- Доброе утро, господин Матвей!Good morning, Mr. Matthew!
- Представляю вам господина Матвея Петровича.I present to you Mr. Matthew Petrovich.
- Митя, пойдем выпьем кофе!Mitya, let's go grab a coffee!
- Меня зовут Матве́й.Menya zovut Matvyey.My name is Matthew.
- Матве́й сейчас в школе.Matvyey seychas v shkole.Matthew is at school right now.
- Это мой друг Матве́й.Eto moy drug Matvyey.This is my friend Matthew.
Example conversation
Dmitry and Anastasia are talking about their new colleague.
- Дмитрий DmitryТы знаешь нашего нового коллегу?Ty znayesh nashego novogo kollegu?Do you know our new colleague?
- Анастасия AnastasiaДа, его зовут Матве́й.Da, yego zovut Matvyey.Yes, his name is Matthew.
- Дмитрий DmitryМатве́й очень вежливый человек.Matvyey ochen vezhlivyy chelovek.Matthew is a very polite person.
- Анастасия AnastasiaЯ с ним уже познакомилась.Ya s nim uzhe poznakomilas'.I have already met him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “matthew” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
