Male Name
Matthaios
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
Trinity Blood characters
Writing Systems
Ματθαῖος, ΜαθθαῖοςAncient Greek
ΜατθαίοςGreek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
61/100
classic175%
mature140%
formal160%
upper class140%
natural120%
wholesome140%
strong175%
refined100%
strange140%
complex120%
serious175%
Meaning & Etymology
Matthaios is a Greek given name, a form of Matthew used in the Greek New Testament. It is more accurately transcribed as Mattheos in modern Greek. The name carries religious significance, often associated with the biblical figure Matthew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.
Etymology
Original Form:
Matthaios
Evolution:
Derived from the Hebrew name 'Mattityahu', meaning 'gift of Yahweh'. The name evolved through Greek transcription as 'Matthaios' in the New Testament and later as 'Mattheos' in modern Greek.
Source:
Greek New Testament, modern Greek linguistic studies