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Boy's nameOrigin: Hebrew, HungarianThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Máté

Máté is the Hungarian form of the biblical Matthew, widely celebrated across Central Europe. Short, dynamic, and full of character, it conveys the cherished meaning of a 'divine gift'. It is an appealing, modern choice for parents seeking a timeless name with contemporary energy.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Czech:
Hungarian:
Máté
Polish:
German:
Spanish:
French:
Italian:
Portuguese:
Other world variants:
Mate
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A name of Hebrew origin meaning 'gift of Yahweh' or simply 'gift of God'.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Máté je maďarská podoba biblického mena Matúš. Prostredníctvom gréckeho Matthaios a latinského Matthaeus pochádza z hebrejského mena Mattitjáhu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ), ktorého význam je „dar Hospodina“ alebo „Boží dar“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Máté vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

90 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie90 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

MATE

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

á, é (2)

Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

14 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
21 September
Hungarian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Výslovnosť: má-té [ˈmaːteː]; obe samohlásky sú dlhé a prízvuk je na prvej slabike.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Máté
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Mátého
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Mátému
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Mátého
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Máté!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Mátém
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Mátém

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
MátékoMatiMaťko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Máté
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Máté! Mátéko! Mati!

Notable figures named Máté

20

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Máté Csák III
HU
1260 – 1321Historical Figure

Hungarian nobleman (1260–1321)

Máté Fenyvesi
HU
1933 – 2022Historical Figure

Hungarian footballer, politician (1933-2022)

Máté Zalka
HU
1896 – 1937Historical Figure

Hungarian writer and revolutionary (1896–1937)

Máté Lékai
HU
born 1988Notable Figure

Hungarian handball player

Máté Pátkai
HU
born 1988Notable Figure

Hungarian association football player

Máté Kocsis
HU
born 1981Notable Figure

Hungarian jurist, sports administrator and politician

Máté Vida
HU
born 1996Notable Figure

Hungarian association football player

Máté Valkusz
HU
born 1998Notable Figure

Hungarian tennis player

Test how Máté sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Máté Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:M.S.without dots:MS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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