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Mathew

ˈmæθ.juː
Overview

Gender

masculine

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Meaning & Etymology

Mathew is a masculine given name and a variant of Matthew. It is also used as a surname. The name Matthew itself originates from the Hebrew name 'Mattityahu', meaning 'gift of Yahweh' or 'gift of God'. Mathew, as a variant, carries the same meaning and is widely used in English-speaking countries.

Etymology

Original Form:

Mattityahu

Evolution:

The name evolved from the Hebrew 'Mattityahu' to the Greek 'Matthaios', then to the Latin 'Matthaeus', and finally to the English 'Matthew' and its variant 'Mathew'.

Source:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathew

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