Origin, Meaning, And History Of Mathias
Mathias is the variation of Matthias which is derived from the GreekMatthiasand variants of Matthew. Matthew is the Greek version of the Hebrew nameMattityahu, which means ‘gift of Yahweh’ or ‘gift of God.’ It originated from the termmattan, meaning ‘gift’ andyah, meaning the Hebrew God.
The name has several spelling variants. It is spelled Mathias in French, German, Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish, while Matthias with the double ‘t’ is used in French, German, and Dutch. In other languages, the name is spelled as Matevos, Matia, Matey, Mateu, Matthaios, Mato, Mattie, Matej, Maciej, Matei, and Mateo.
Matthias also appears in the New Testament. It is the name of the apostle who replaces Judas Iscariot. It was also the name of several kings of Hungary, notably Matthias I who brought about several important reforms to the kingdom in the 15th century.
Other variants of Mathias include Maris, Mathys, Mathis, Mattis, and Mattias. In Iceland, the name is spelled Mathías.
Nicknames like Mats, Matts, and Mads can go well with Mathias. The feminine version of Mathias is Mathea and it is used commonly in Mathea. Several surnames have derived from Mathias as well including Mathiasen and Mathisen. These surnames are used in Scandinavian countries such as Denmark and Norway.
虽然马赛厄斯与单个t没有做出任何流行culture appearances, Matthias is frequently used for fictional characters. Mathias Bourgue is a French tennis player, who played on the ATP Challenger Tour. Robert Bruce Mathias is an American decathlete, Marine Corps officer, actor, politician, and winner of two Olympic gold medals. Mathias Énard is an Award-winning French novelist. William James Mathias is a Welsh composer, known for his choral works CBE. Matthias Grünewald is a German Renaissance painter, known for his painting ‘The Isenham Altarpiece.’
How To Pronounce Mathias?
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Listen to the sound of the name Mathias in English.
Mathias On The Popularity Chart
Mathias has seen quite some activity in the popularity charts. Check out the graphs below to get an idea of its performance over the years.
Popularity Over Time
In the 1980s, the name was rarely used in the US. After 2000, its popularity soared, and in 2018, 795 babies per million were named Mathias. In 2021, its popularity declined a little yet 699 babies per million were given this name.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
In 1980, the name was ranked at 13,650. Later, its position slipped and it ranked 21,351 in 2007. Its position improved again and it ranked 17,984 in 2021.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Mathias
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Popular Sibling Names For Mathias
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Boy Sibling Names For Mathias
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Methew
Girl Sibling Names For Mathias
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Maithili
Mathanan
Mathanki
Mathara
Mathea
Matheld
Mathie
Mathila
Mathild
Mathilda
Other Popular Names Beginning With M
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Names With Similar Meaning As Mathias
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of the name Mathias?
The name Mathias means god’s gift.
What is the origin of the name Mathias?
Mathias has a Hebrew origin.
How to pronounce the name Mathias?
Mathias is pronounced as mah-tee-as.
What personality traits are associated with the name Mathias?
The name Mathias means ‘gift of God.’ Hence, the name is associated with personality traits like protective nature, compassion, an understanding mindset, and the ability to guide others in need. However, not all individuals named Mathias will have these characteristics. Remember, every individual has certain traits irrespective of their name.
