Matej

Matej is a Slavic masculine given name. It is a common male name in Slovakia and Slovenia, and is also used in Croatia. The name is originally derived from the Greek name Matthias, borne by Matthias the Apostle. The name Matej has its root in the Hebrew word Mattityahu and means 'God's gift'. The Czech counterpart is Matěj, the Polish counterpart is Maciej, and the English counterpart is Matthew.