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Matija

Matija is a South Slavic form of the biblical name Matthew, widely popular in Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia. It is celebrated for its soft, melodic resonance and distinct European character. It offers parents a warm, gentle, yet historically grounded option.

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Origin and etymology of the name

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Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name Matija means “gift of God” and expresses gratitude for the birth of a child.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Juhoslovanská, najmä chorvátska, srbská a slovinská podoba biblického mena Matej. Prostredníctvom gréčtiny a latinčiny pochádza z hebrejského mena Mattitjáhú, ktorého význam je „dar Jahveho“, teda „Boží dar“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)

Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %

Zápis v pase / na letenke:

MATIJA

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom

Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis

Svetové jazyky:

26 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky

Cestovateľské výhody mena

•Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
•Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
•Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars

14 May

Croatian Calendar

Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Vyslovuje sa po slabikách Ma-ti-ja.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use

Syllable count: 3

1. Nominative:Who, what?

Matija

2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?

Matiju

3. Dative:To whom, to what?

Matijovi

4. Accusative:Whom, what?

Matiju

5. Vocative (address):Direct address

Matija

6. Locative:About whom, about what?

Matijovi

7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?

Matijom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames

Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:

MatiMatijkoMatkoMaťko

Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions

Dear Mr. Matija

Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends

Matija! Mati! Matijko!

Notable figures named Matija

27

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

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Matija Nastasić

RS

Matija Nastasić

born 1993Notable Figure

Serbian association football player

Matija Šarkić

GB

Matija Šarkić

1997 – 2024Historical Figure

Montenegrin-English association football player (1997–2024)

Matija Ljubek

1953 – 2000Historical Figure

Canoe racer (1953–2000)

Matija Nenadović

Matija Nenadović

1777 – 1854Historical Figure

Serbian historian and politician

Matija Gubec

died 1573Historical Figure

Croatian revolutionary from 16th century

Matija Murko

SK

1861 – 1952Historical Figure

Slovenian slavicist and historian

Matija Ban

1818 – 1903Historical Figure

Serbian writer (1818–1903)

Matija Bećković

RS

Matija Bećković

born 1939Notable Figure

Serbian writer

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