Máté: Name day

Name day

Máté celebrates its primary Name Day on September 21st in Hungary, reflecting its deep cultural establishment within the country's naming traditions.

Máté Name Meaning and Popularity

Máté is the robust Hungarian form of Matthew, largely unknown in the USA but highly popular across Central Europe, especially in its home country. The name derives from Aramaic roots, fundamentally meaning “gift of God,” reflecting an ancient and dignified origin. Historically, Máté spread widely following the establishment of Christian naming conventions, maintaining its distinct spelling primarily within Hungarian language areas. As a strongly masculine name, Máté projects a traditional, sophisticated mood that is both strong and elegantly timeless. This combination of historical weight and reliable tone contributes to its consistent popularity abroad.

Name Day List: Máté

Country	Day	Month	Names
Hungary	21	September	Máté, Mirella

Name Day List - similar names (Máté)

Country	Day	Month	Names
Czechia	24	February	Matěj
Slovakia	24	February	Matej
USA	24	February	Maddison, Madison, Madisyn, Madyson, Mateo, Mathew, Mathias, Matt, Mattea, Matthew, Matthias, Mattias, Mattie, Matty, Modesto
Latvia	3	March	Marts, Matejs, Matiss, Talis
Croatia	14	May	Matija, Mate, Matko, Matea
Austria	11	September	Felix, Maternus, Regula
Poland	13	September	Aleksander, Aureliusz, Eugenia, Filip, Lubor, Materna, Morzysław, Szeliga
Croatia	21	September	Matej, Mate, Matko
Poland	21	September	Bożeciech, Bożydar, Hipolit, Hipolita, Ifigenia, Jonasz, Laurenty, Mateusz, Mira
Spain	21	September	Mateo, Mauricio
Bulgaria	16	November	Matei
Romania	16	November	Matei