Matja
Hebrew via Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Matja
Matja is a Slavic diminutive or variant form of Matej/Mateja, derived from the Latin name Matthaeus, meaning "gift of God." The name originates from the Hebrew name Mattityahu (מתתיהו), combining "mattat" (gift) and "Yah" (God).
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Etymology
Matja is a Slavic diminutive or variant form of Matej/Mateja, derived from the Latin name Matthaeus, meaning "gift of God." The name originates from the Hebrew name Mattityahu (מתתיהו), combining "mattat" (gift) and "Yah" (God).
Matja is used primarily in Slovenian and other South Slavic cultures, with roots in Christian tradition stemming from Saint Matthew the Apostle, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus and author of the Gospel of Matthew.
Matja currently ranks #5,498 in the United States as a girl's name.
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