Mathieu
Mathieu is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via French origin, meaning “Gift of God”.
| Meaning | Gift of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via French |
| Pronunciation | mah-TYUH |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | France, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland |
Meaning and origin of Mathieu
Mathieu is the French form of Matthew, which comes through Greek and Latin from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh'. Matthew the Apostle, a tax collector called by Jesus, is traditionally credited with the first Gospel. The French spelling dates back to the Middle Ages and is also found as Matthieu. It was especially popular in France and Quebec in the 1980s and 1990s.
Is Mathieu a Christian name?
Mathieu honours Saint Matthew, one of the Twelve Apostles and the traditional author of the Gospel of Matthew. Its Hebrew root also ties it to the Jewish name Mattityahu.
How popular is Mathieu?
Well known in France, Belgium and Quebec, particularly among men born in the late twentieth century.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mathieu mean?
Mathieu means 'Gift of God'. It is of Hebrew, via French origin.
Is Mathieu a Christian name?
Mathieu honours Saint Matthew, one of the Twelve Apostles and the traditional author of the Gospel of Matthew. Its Hebrew root also ties it to the Jewish name Mattityahu.
How do you pronounce Mathieu?
Mathieu is pronounced mah-TYUH.
Is Mathieu a boy or girl name?
Mathieu is usually a boy name.