Standard spelling
马特奥
Mǎ tè ào
The standard Chinese spelling of Mateo.
- 马
- horse; a common name sound
- 特
- special; a common name sound
- 奥
- profound; a common name sound
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Mateo.
Mateo in Chinese
In Chinese, Mateo is written 马特奥 (Mǎ tè ào), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 茂德 (Mào dé): a Chinese-style name meaning flourishing virtue.
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马特奥
Mǎ tè ào
Mateo
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of a Western name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
茂德
Mào dé
A Chinese-style name meaning flourishing virtue.
- 茂
- flourishing
- 德
- virtue
Close to the “Ma-te-” sound of Mateo, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
德
Dé
A single character meaning virtue.
- 德
- virtue
A strong, simple mark for small artwork.
Where Mateo comes from.
Mateo is the Spanish form of Matthew, from the Hebrew for “gift of God”. Saint Matthew wrote the first Gospel.
Famous Mateos in Chinese
- Mateo Kovačićfootballer马特奥·科瓦契奇
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 马特奥 (Mǎ tè ào) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Mateo.
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马Water特Fire奥Earth
马特奥 carries Water, Fire and Earth. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Water, Fire or Earth; if it needs Wood or Metal, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Mateo in Chinese
What does the name Mateo mean?
Mateo is the Spanish form of Matthew, from the Hebrew for “gift of God”. Saint Matthew wrote the first Gospel.
How do you say Mateo in Chinese?
Mateo is written 马特奥 and pronounced Mǎ tè ào. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Mateo.
What does 茂德 mean?
茂德 (Mào dé) is a Chinese-style name for Mateo: a Chinese-style name meaning flourishing virtue. 茂 means “flourishing”, 德 means “virtue”.
Which version of Mateo is best for a tattoo?
马特奥 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 茂德 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.