Matteo
[mæˈteɪoʊ]Meaning
Gift of God
Background Story
Matteo is the Italian form of the name Matthew, which originates from the Hebrew name Mattiyahu. The name is often associated with Saint Matthew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the author of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament.
Theme
Temperament
Variations
Mateo, Matthias, Mathieu
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