Mattes
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Mattes
Mattes is a German diminutive form of Matthias, derived from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning "gift of God" (from "matti" meaning gift and "yahu" referring to Yahweh).
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Etymology
Mattes is a German diminutive form of Matthias, derived from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning "gift of God" (from "matti" meaning gift and "yahu" referring to Yahweh). The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and Protestant regions, with historical roots in Christian tradition stemming from the apostle Matthew.
Mattes currently ranks #1,143 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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