Matheus
Matheus is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Greek and Latin origin, meaning “Gift of God”.
| Meaning | Gift of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Greek and Latin |
| Pronunciation | mah-TAY-oos |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Brazil, Portugal |
Meaning and origin of Matheus
Matheus is the Brazilian Portuguese spelling of Matthew, which goes back to the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh'. The name entered Christian use through Greek Matthaios and Latin Matthaeus, the name of the apostle and former tax collector traditionally credited with the first Gospel. The 'th' spelling is typical of Brazil, while Portugal more often writes Mateus.
Is Matheus a Christian name?
Yes, Matheus is a biblical name: it is the Portuguese form of Matthew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the traditional author of the Gospel of Matthew.
How popular is Matheus?
Widely used in Brazil for decades and still a familiar choice there.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Matheus mean?
Matheus means 'Gift of God'. It is of Hebrew, via Greek and Latin origin.
Is Matheus a Christian name?
Yes, Matheus is a biblical name: it is the Portuguese form of Matthew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the traditional author of the Gospel of Matthew.
How do you pronounce Matheus?
Matheus is pronounced mah-TAY-oos.
Is Matheus a boy or girl name?
Matheus is usually a boy name.