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Motiejus

Quick answerMotiejus is the Lithuanian form of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu (מתתיהו), meaning "gift of God" from the elements "matti" (gift) and "yahu" (God).

Latin · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,002
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2019
Syllables3
OriginLatin
LanguageLithuanian
CultureLithuanian
ReligionChristianity
Letters8
Numerology4 Chaldean 4
Global rank#4,002

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Motiejus

Motiejus is the Lithuanian form of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu (מתתיהו), meaning "gift of God" from the elements "matti" (gift) and "yahu" (God).

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Etymology

Motiejus is the Lithuanian form of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu (מתתיהו), meaning "gift of God" from the elements "matti" (gift) and "yahu" (God). The name is primarily used in Lithuanian Catholic and Christian communities, with historical prominence in Lithuania's religious and cultural traditions dating back to the Christianization of the region in the 14th century.

Motiejus currently ranks #4,002 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.

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