Mattis
Norwegian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Mattis
Mattis is a shortened form of Matthias, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ), meaning "gift of God" (from *mattanah* "gift" and *Yah* referring to God).
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Etymology
Mattis is a shortened form of Matthias, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ), meaning "gift of God" (from *mattanah* "gift" and *Yah* referring to God). The name is primarily used in Germanic and Scandinavian cultures, particularly German, Dutch, and Nordic countries, with Christian origins stemming from Saint Matthew the Apostle in the New Testament.
Mattis currently ranks #6,038 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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