Matthias
Origin and Meaning
The name Matthias is a boy's name of greek and hebrew origin meaning “gift of God”.
Matthias is a distinguished name with biblical roots, derived from Greek and Hebrew origins where it signifies 'gift of God'. Known for its appearance in the New Testament, Matthias is regarded as the apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. While it retains a classical allure, it is not as widely used as Matthew, offering a less common yet equally historic option. Matthias can be affectionately shortened to Matt or Matty, and it complements names like Jonas or Elias.
At a Glance
| Origin | greek, hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Meaning | gift of God |
| Popularity | ★★★☆☆ (6/10) |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Starts with | M |
| Styles | classic, religious |
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