Malthe
Danish · Boy
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About the name Malthe
Malthe is a Scandinavian form of Matthias, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning "gift of God" (from "matti" meaning gift and "yahu" referring to God).
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Etymology
Malthe is a Scandinavian form of Matthias, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning "gift of God" (from "matti" meaning gift and "yahu" referring to God). The name is primarily used in Denmark and other Nordic countries, with roots in Christian tradition stemming from the Apostle Matthew in the New Testament.
Malthe currently ranks #12 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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