Матей
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Hebrew
Meaning:
Derived from the Hebrew 'מַתִּתְיָהוּ' (Mattityahu), meaning 'gift of Yahweh'. In Christian tradition, Matthew is one of the twelve apostles and an Evangelist.
Name Day:
August 9, 2025View in calendar
November 16, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Матей is celebrated with traditional dishes and gatherings of family and friends. According to custom, the celebrant treats guests, and they bring gifts and flowers.
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Матьо, Мате, Матко.
Did you know?
St. Basil's Day (January 1st) coincides with New Year, making Vasil one of the luckiest names - you celebrate twice! Tradition requires "surva" with cornel branches for health and luck. If you know a Vasil, he's probably the happiest person at the start of the year.