Maciej
Maciej is a traditional Polish male name cognate with Matthew. Outside Poland, it sounds distinctive while retaining its strong Polish cultural heritage. Its biblical roots and beautiful meaning of "gift of God" give it a timeless appeal.
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Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of God".
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Poľská podoba mena spoločného pôvodu so slovenským menom Matej. Prostredníctvom gréckeho Matthías a latinského Matthias vychádza z hebrejského mena Mattitjáhú (מַתִּתְיָהוּ), ktorého význam je „dar Jahveho“, teda „Boží dar“.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Maciej is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
MACIEJ
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling27 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsPoľská výslovnosť je [ˈma.t͡ɕɛj], približne „ma-čej“, s mäkkou poľskou spoluhláskou ć.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Maciej
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Maciej Smith
2 + 1 = 3 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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