Boy name
Mathias name meaning
“gift from God”
Mathias is a masculine name meaning gift from God, a form of Matthias transmitted through Greek from Hebrew Mattityahu. The Hebrew source means a gift of Yahweh. Matias is a spelling variant, and the name is also associated with the apostle Matthias.
What does Mathias mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Mathias
A form of Matthias, transmitted through Greek from Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning a gift of Yahweh. It is associated with the apostle Matthias.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Mathias
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Mathias, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Mathias: gift from God
- Urbanus: associated with city life
- Kristo: the anointed one
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Meaning of each word
- Mathias: gift from God
- Stepanus: crown or victory wreath
- Louis: renowned in battle
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Mathias Vincent
Meaning of each word
- Mathias: gift from God
- Vincent: victor, conqueror
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Meaning of each word
- Jordan: that which flows down
- Mathias: gift from God
- Yonas: a dove
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Mathias Heronimus
Meaning of each word
- Mathias: gift from God
- Heronimus: a sacred name
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Meaning of each word
- Mathias: gift from God
- Paskah: celebration of Jesus' resurrection
- Heronimus: a sacred name
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How to pronounce Mathias
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦠꦶꦲꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮒ᮪ᮠᮤᮃᮞ᮪ |
Is Mathias a boy’s name?
Yes, Mathias is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Mathias ranks #2,912 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Mathias
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Mathias
- Mathias Muchus · b. 1957
- Mathias Wenda · b. 1920
- Mathias Mehan
- Mathias Sitorus
FAQ about the name Mathias
What is the meaning of Mathias?
Mathias means gift from God. A form of Matthias, transmitted through Greek from Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning a gift of Yahweh. It is associated with the apostle Matthias.
Is Mathias a boy’s name?
Yes, Mathias is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Mathias?
Mathias is of Hebrew and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Mathias have?
Mathias has 3 syllables (Mat-hi-as) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Mathias?
Mathias ranks #2,912 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Mathias?
Other spellings: Matias.
What full names go well with Mathias?
Some ideas: Mathias Urbanus Kristo; Mathias Stepanus Louis; Mathias Vincent.
Famous people named Mathias?
Notable people named Mathias include Mathias Muchus, Mathias Wenda, Mathias Mehan.
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