Mattathias
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Mattathias
Mattathias derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu (מתתיהו), composed of "mattan" (gift) and "Yah" (God), meaning "gift of God." The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, with notable historical significance as the name of the Jewish priest who led the Maccabean Revolt against Seleucid rule in the 2nd century BCE.
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Etymology
Mattathias derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu (מתתיהו), composed of "mattan" (gift) and "Yah" (God), meaning "gift of God." The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, with notable historical significance as the name of the Jewish priest who led the Maccabean Revolt against Seleucid rule in the 2nd century BCE.
Mattathias currently ranks #13,239 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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