Matias

What does the baby name Matias mean? Learn about what Matias means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Matias - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Matias: M-A-T-I-A-S, is a 6-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Matias: mah THEE ahss
Meaning of Matias: Gift of god.
Origin of Matias: The name 'Matias' has its origins in the Hebrew language. It is derived from the name 'Matityahu', which means 'gift of Yahweh' or 'gift of God'. In Hebrew, 'Matityahu' is composed of two elements: 'matan', meaning 'gift', and 'yah', a shortened form of the divine name Yahweh.; Biblical Names; Chilean Names; Christian Names; Finnish Names; Hebrew Names; Spanish Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Matias: Macias; Macie; Macisk; Mat; Mata; Matai; Matej; Mateo; Mateusz; Mathe; Matheu; Mathian; Mathias; Mathieu; Mats; Matt; Mattaeus; Mattaus; Matteo; Matthaus; Matthew; Matthias; Matthiew; Mattias; Matty; Matui; Matya; Matyas; Matz; Mayhew; Thies
Popularity of Matias: The popularity of the name 'Matias' has varied throughout history and across different regions. It is particularly popular in Spanish-speaking countries, where it ranks among the top names for boys. In recent years, it has also gained some popularity in other countries, such as Finland and Norway.; Matias currently has 3 likes, and is in the top 9% of liked boy's names. The name Abayomi is slightly more popular than Matias.

Etymology of Matias

As mentioned earlier, the name 'Matias' is a variant of the Hebrew name 'Matityahu'. The Hebrew name itself is a combination of 'matan', meaning 'gift', and 'yah', a shortened form of the divine name Yahweh. Therefore, the name 'Matias' can be interpreted as 'gift of Yahweh' or 'gift of God'.

Cultural Significance of Matias

In Hebrew culture, names hold great significance and often reflect the religious beliefs and values of the parents. The name 'Matias' carries the cultural connotation of being a gift from God. It is seen as a name that embodies the gratitude and appreciation of parents for the blessing of their child.