Levi's descendant
Pronunciation: MAT-thut
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Matthat is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Levi's descendant". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: MAT-thut. Lucky number: 9. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Μαθθάν
Μαθθάν είναι δωρεά από τον Θεό
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
MAT-thut
IPA
/ˈmætθət/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
9
Lucky Day
Sunday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Carnelian
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Matthat the son of Levi, mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus in Luke 3:27, is identified as Levi the son of Alphaeus in Mark 2:14 and Matthew 9:9.
First century AD
Matthat, also known as Mattathias, led a Jewish rebellion against the Seleucid Empire in 167–160 BC and is remembered as the father of Judas Maccabeus, who led the successful Jewish uprising against Syrian tyranny known as the Maccabean Revolt.
Second century BC
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Matthat
Gift of God, divine present
מתת
מתת הוא מתנה מאלוהים לתת ולקבל
Μαθθάν
Μαθθάν είναι δωρεά από τον Θεό
Matthat
Matthat est donum Dei
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