Male Name
Mattathias
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
divine gift
Writing Systems
ΜατταθίαςAncient Greek
Meaning & Etymology
Mattathias is a form of the name Mattithiah used in the Greek Bible and appears in some English translations of the New Testament. It is also found in most English translations of the Books of Maccabees. The name is associated with a significant historical figure, Mattathias ben Johanan, who played a central role in the Maccabean Revolt against the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire.
Etymology
Original Form:
Mattithiah
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Hebrew Mattithiah to the Greek form Mattathias, which was later adopted into English translations of biblical texts.
Source:
Greek Bible, English translations of the New Testament and Books of Maccabees