Matías
Matías is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Spanish origin, meaning “Gift of God”.
| Meaning | Gift of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | mah-TEE-ahs |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Chile, Argentina, Spain, Finland |
Meaning and origin of Matías
Matías is the Spanish form of Matthias, from the same Hebrew root as Matthew, Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh'. In the New Testament, Matthias was chosen by lot to replace Judas among the twelve apostles. The name has been especially popular in Chile and Argentina in recent decades, where it often ranks near the top. In Finland and Scandinavia the related Matias is also common.
Is Matías a Christian name?
Saint Matthias appears in Acts 1:23–26, where the apostles chose him to take Judas' place among the Twelve.
How popular is Matías?
Very popular in Chile, Argentina and other South American countries.
Gifts with the name Matías
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Matías
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Matías mean?
Matías means 'Gift of God'. It is of Hebrew, via Spanish origin.
Is Matías a Christian name?
Saint Matthias appears in Acts 1:23–26, where the apostles chose him to take Judas' place among the Twelve.
How do you pronounce Matías?
Matías is pronounced mah-TEE-ahs.
Is Matías a boy or girl name?
Matías is usually a boy name.