Matteias
Origin:Swiss
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Gift of Yahweh, gift of the Lord
With a name like Matteias, your child will know they were sent from the heavens. Matteias is a Romansh name for boys inspired by Matthias. Stemming from the Hebrew moniker Mattithiah, the Swiss version Matteias has ancient roots and the faithful meaning "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of the Lord." A unique alternative to Matthew, Matteias catches the eye and the ear with its rarity and charm, and comes with the nicknames Matt and Matty.
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Behind the Name, Matteias, August 2019
Behind the Name, Mattithiah, October 2024
Name Doctor, Mathias
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