Matthias
Matthias is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Greek origin, meaning “Gift of God”.
| Meaning | Gift of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Greek |
| Pronunciation | muh-THY-us |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Germany, Austria, United States, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Matthias
Matthias is the Greek form of the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh', and is a close relative of Matthew. In the Acts of the Apostles, Matthias is chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot among the twelve apostles. The name became especially common in German-speaking lands and was borne by the fifteenth-century Hungarian king Matthias Corvinus. In English it is used as a more formal-sounding alternative to Matthew.
Is Matthias a Christian name?
Matthias is a biblical name from the New Testament book of Acts, where he is the apostle chosen to replace Judas. He is venerated as a saint in Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican churches.
How popular is Matthias?
Common in German-speaking countries and used modestly in the English-speaking world.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Matthias mean?
Matthias means 'Gift of God'. It is of Hebrew, via Greek origin.
Is Matthias a Christian name?
Matthias is a biblical name from the New Testament book of Acts, where he is the apostle chosen to replace Judas. He is venerated as a saint in Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican churches.
How do you pronounce Matthias?
Matthias is pronounced muh-THY-us.
Is Matthias a boy or girl name?
Matthias is usually a boy name.