Máté is the Hungarian form of the biblical name Matthew. It is a common given name in Hungary, typically used for males.EtymologyThe name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Mattithiah, meaning "gift of Yahweh." The Greek rendering appears in the New Testament as Ματθαῖος (Matthaios), which was adapted into Latin as Matthaeus and later into various European languages. In Hungarian, it took the form Máté.History and UsageAs with most European forms of Matthew, Máté has been used in Hungary since the Christianization of the region. It remains a popular name in the 21st century.Notable BearersNotable individuals named Máté include:Máté Bella (born 1985), Hungarian composer and university lecturerMáté Csák (multiple people), including Hungarian nobles and athletesMáté Lékai (born 1988), Hungarian handball playerMáté Pátkai (born 1988), Hungarian footballerMáté Fazekas (born 2006), Hungarian handball playerMáté Tamás Koch (born 1999), Hungarian épée fencerMáté Czingráber (born 1997), Hungarian footballer