Mattathias
/matuhtheyeuhs/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Mattathias is a English name meaning "Gift of Yahweh, meaning a divine offering or present from God.". Hebrew: מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattityahu), composed of מַתָּן (mattan) meaning "gift" and יָהּ (yah) a shortened form of the divine name Yahweh.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic matuhtheyeuhs
IPA mætəθaɪəs
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as matuhtheyeuhs. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Mattathias
- · Mattathias Maccabeus - Jewish priest who initiated the Maccabean revolt
- · Mattathias of Jerusalem - High Priest of Israel in the 1st century BC
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