Is Mateo spanish for Matthew?
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Is Mateo spanish for Matthew?
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updated Jun 18, 2017
posted by wildk4t
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The original Hebrew name was Matityahu (??????????????), borrowed by the Greeks as Matthaios (????????), and from them into Latin as Matthaeus. The Spaniards shortedned it and changed it to Mateo, and the French to Mathieu. The English language took it from the Normans (French) as Matthew.
updated Jun 18, 2017
edited by lazarus1907
posted by lazarus1907
Wow, Lazarus I never cease to be amazed at your knowledge of different languages - FELIZ77, May 24, 2011
I just know about names (and only a few of them). My Greek is not great, and my Hebrew is absolute beginner, at best. - lazarus1907, May 24, 2011
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Yes. My dad is from Peru and his name is Mateo, but he goes by Matthew in the states.
updated Jun 18, 2017
posted by Gracie2405
Welcome to SpanishDict, Gracie. This is an old question. Thank you anyway. :) - rac1, Jun 18, 2017
