Matthaus
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Matthaus
The name 'Matthaus' means "gift of Yahweh" and derives from the Hebrew name *Mattityahu* (מַתִּתְיָהוּ), via the Greek *Matthaios* and Latin *Matthaeus*.
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Etymology
The name 'Matthaus' means "gift of Yahweh" and derives from the Hebrew name *Mattityahu* (מַתִּתְיָהוּ), via the Greek *Matthaios* and Latin *Matthaeus*. It is primarily used in German-speaking Christian cultures, notably as the German form of Matthew, and is associated with Saint Matthew, one of the twelve apostles and author of the first Gospel.
Matthaus currently ranks #10,547 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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