Male Name
Matis
ma.tis
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
isograms
modern French
variants
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
63/100
Meaning & Etymology
Matis is a French variant of the name Matthias, which itself is derived from the Greek name Ματθαῖος (Matthaios), a form of the Hebrew name מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattityahu), meaning 'gift of Yahweh'. The name Matis, while less common, carries the same connotations of divine gift and has been used in various cultures, particularly in French-speaking regions.
Etymology
Original Form:
מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattityahu)
Evolution:
From Hebrew to Greek as Ματθαῖος (Matthaios), then to Latin as Matthias, and finally to French as Matis.
Source:
Etymological dictionaries and historical linguistics studies.