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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Gift of God
- Origin
- Hebrew (via Greek/Latin)
- Pronunciation
- mat-uh-THYE-us
Mattathias is a Hebrew name that came into English by way of Greek and Latin, and it means "gift of God." It's pronounced mat-uh-THYE-us, with the stress on the third syllable. It's a long, full-sounding name with a clear meaning, and it shortens easily if you want a lighter everyday version.
Meaning & Origin of Mattathias
Meaning: Gift of God.
Origin: Hebrew (via Greek/Latin).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Mattathias
mat-uh-THYE-usIPA /ˌmætəˈθaɪəs/
Popularity of Mattathias
Mattathias does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Mattathias mean?
Gift of God. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Mattathias?
Mattathias is pronounced mat-uh-THYE-us (IPA: /ˌmætəˈθaɪəs/).
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