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Matthias

ma.ˈtiː.as
ma.tjas
mɑ.ˈti.ɑs
mə.ˈθaɪ.əs
ˈmat.tʰi.aːs
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

apostles
artists
Ascendance of a Bookworm characters
Atelier characters
chess Grandmasters
Civilization VI characters
DJs
Fire Emblem characters
flugelhornists
Grishaverse characters

Writing Systems

Ματθίας, ΜαθθίαςAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
77/100
classic140%
mature100%
formal140%
upper class100%
natural65%
wholesome120%
strong120%
refined80%
strange100%
complex80%
serious120%

Meaning & Etymology

The name Matthias is derived from the Greek Ματθίας (Matthias), a variant of Ματθαῖος (Matthaios), which is similar in origin to the name Matthew. It appears in the New Testament as the name of the apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. The name has been borne by several historical figures, including kings of Hungary, notably Matthias I, who implemented significant reforms in the 15th century.

Etymology

Original Form:

Ματθίας (Matthias)

Evolution:

Variant of Ματθαῖος (Matthaios), similar to Matthew

Source:

Greek

Related Names

mattaṯ

Roots

Yahweh

Roots

Mathias

Variants

Mathis

Variants

Mattis

Variants

Mathias

Variants

Mathis

Variants

Mathys

Variants

Matis

Variants

Mathijs

Variants

Matthijs

Variants

Mattheus

Variants

Mattathias

Variants

Matthaios

Variants

Thijs

Diminutives

Ties

Diminutives

Tijs

Diminutives

Matevos

Other Languages & Cultures

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