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Matthew Name Meaning - Gift of God (Hebrew)

Meaning
Gift of God
Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
MA-TTHE-W

Matthew means "Gift of God" (Hebrew). Matthew is a boy name from Hebrew meaning "Gift of God." Matthew is a Hebrew name meaning gift of God.

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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown

Matthew is a boy name from Hebrew meaning "Gift of God." Matthew is a Hebrew name meaning gift of God.

Origin and Historical Usage

Matthew is a Hebrew name meaning gift of God. As one of the twelve apostles and Gospel writers, Matthew has maintained sacred and secular popularity for centuries. It was the most popular boy name in the US from 1995 to 2006.

Pronunciation Guide

Phonetic
MA-TTHE-W
Syllables
2

Geographic and Cultural Usage

Outside Hebrew countries, Matthew is often chosen for diaspora identity or because the meaning "Gift of God" fits a naming theme. Pronunciation follows local accent rules.

Popularity

In NameBloom's internal list, Matthew sits around #14 — widely recognized. National statistics (SSA, ONS, etc.) may differ.

Notable People Named Matthew

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    Matthew McConaughey
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    Matthew Perry
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    Matt Damon
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    Matthew Broderick

Variants and Related Names

Spelling variants

  • Matt — alternate form of Matthew
  • Mathew — alternate form of Matthew
  • Matteo — alternate form of Matthew
  • Matthias — alternate form of Matthew
  • Mateo — alternate form of Matthew

Frequently Asked Questions about Matthew

What does Matthew mean?
Matthew means "Gift of God" in Hebrew tradition. Matthew is a boy name from Hebrew meaning "Gift of God." Matthew is a Hebrew name meaning gift of God.
How do you pronounce Matthew?
Matthew is pronounced MA-TTHE-W (2 syllables).
What language is Matthew from?
Matthew comes from Hebrew. Matthew is a Hebrew name meaning gift of God.
Is Matthew a boy or girl name?
Matthew is primarily used as a boy's name.
What does Matthew mean in English?
English references usually translate Matthew as "Gift of God." It is not an English word; the gloss comes from Hebrew.
Is Matthew a rare name?
In NameBloom's internal list, Matthew sits around #14 — widely recognized. National statistics (SSA, ONS, etc.) may differ.
What is the origin of the name Matthew?
Matthew is a Hebrew name meaning gift of God. As one of the twelve apostles and Gospel writers, Matthew has maintained sacred and secular popularity for centuries. It was the most popular boy name in the US from 1995 to 2006.
What are variants of Matthew?
Documented forms include: Matt; Mathew; Matteo; Matthias; Mateo.
Who are famous people named Matthew?
Notable bearers include Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Perry, Matt Damon, Matthew Broderick.

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