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Christian Name Meaning & Origin Guide

Matithyah

Friend of God

Pronunciation: muh-TEE-thuh (/məˈθiːə/)

Boy Name Biblical origin Popularity 75
Meaning
Friend of God
Origin
Biblical
Lucky Number
11
Lucky Day
Tuesday
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path
3
Popularity Score
75
Language
English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin
Lucky Colors: Blue

What does Matithyah mean?

A name derived from the Hebrew ‘Mattiyahu’ and the Greek ‘Matthias’. In the Bible, Matthias was chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot as an apostle.

Matithyah in other languages & scripts

Hebrew
מַתִּתְיָהוּ
מַתָּן מֵאֵת ה'
Greek
Ματθίας
Δώρον παρά Θεού
Latin
Matthias
donum Dei
English
Matithyah
gift from God divine present

How to pronounce Matithyah

English pronunciation
muh-TEE-thuh
Biblical pronunciation
Matithyahu
IPA notation
/məˈθiːə/

Numerology & personality

Expressive, emotional, and artistic

Associated Traits
CompassionateD = Devoted

Spiritual & cultural context

Emblematic of faith and devotion to God.

Matithyah is a biblical name with historic roots in Christianity as one of the twelve apostles, alongside Peter, James, and John.

Scriptural & traditional roots

Biblical scripture: Acts (Acts 1:21-26)

Saint connection: Saint Matthias

Popularity of Matithyah by region

Region Country Score Year
Poland PL 88 2024
Brazil BR 91 2024
Germany DE 87 2024
United States US 61 2024

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Frequently asked questions about Matithyah

What does Matithyah mean?
Matithyah is a name of Biblical origin, derived from the Hebrew ‘Mattiyahu’ and the Greek ‘Matthias’. Its meaning is ‘Friend of God’.
Is Matithyah a Christianity name?
Yes, Matithyah is a name of significant religious significance in Christianity as it was the name of an apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.
How to pronounce Matithyah?
Matithyah is pronounced as ‘muh-THEE-yah’.
Is Matithyah popular today?
Though not a commonly used name today, Matithyah is still an appealing choice for parents seeking a name rich in history and religious significance.
What is the origin of Matithyah?
Matithyah is a name of Biblical origin, derived from the Hebrew ‘Mattiyahu’ and the Greek ‘Matthias’. In the New Testament, Matthias was chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot as an apostle.