Матея
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Еврейски
Meaning:
Женска форма на Матей. Произлиза от еврейското 'מַתִּתְיָהוּ' (Матитяху), което означава 'дар от Яхве'.
Name Day:
August 9, 2025View in calendar
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Матея is celebrated with traditional dishes and gatherings of family and friends. According to custom, the celebrant treats guests, and they bring gifts and flowers.
The name Матея has еврейски origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with женска форма на матей.
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Матея, Матка.
Did you know?
In Bulgaria, some name days are so widely celebrated they become unofficial holidays. On St. John's Day (January 7th), so many people celebrate that some companies joke it should be declared a day off due to staff shortages.