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MatthewChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Gift of God

Pronunciation: MAT-hew

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Name
Matthew
Meaning
Gift of God
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
MAT-hew
Lucky Number
1
1
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Matthew mean?

Matthew is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Gift of God". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: MAT-hew. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Ματθαῖος

δώρο του Θεού, όνομα του Ματθαίου

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

MAT-hew

IPA

/ˈmæθjuː/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Matthew is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Gift of God. Category: Saint.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

1

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

BlueGraySilver

Lucky Stone

Amethyst

Life Path Number

1

Numerology meaning: Symbolizes new beginnings and leadership.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindFaithfulCourageousWiseL=LoyalF=FaithfulS=StrongC=Compassionate

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes the gift of God's grace and the importance of being open to God's will in our lives.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Matthew gained prominence in the Western world through its usage in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It has been a popular given name among Christians for centuries, with many notable individuals bearing this name.
For Christians, the name Matthew has deep spiritual significance as it is closely associated with the apostle Matthew, who was one of the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus. Through his experiences and deeds, Matthew serves as an exemplar of faith and dedication, reminding us of the importance of following God's will. Additionally, as a patron saint of various professions, Matthew represents the idea of using one's God-given talents and abilities to serve others and contribute to society in meaningful ways.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that The New Testament book of Matthew was likely written between AD 80 and 100. The name Matthew carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

AD 80-100

The Gospel of Matthew was used as a teaching text in the early Christian church and is believed to have been based on the teachings of Jesus as reported by Matthew.

1st century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Matthew McConaugheyMatthew Perry

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Matthew

Gift of God, Bearer of God's Gift

🇮🇱Hebrew

מתתיהו

מתנה מאלוהים, שמו של מתתיהו בן אלישע הכוהן

🇬🇷Greek

Ματθαῖος

δώρο του Θεού, όνομα του Ματθαίου

🇮🇹Latin

Matthaeus

donum Dei, nomen Matthaei

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Spelling variations

Mathew

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Connected entities and semantic relationships

[object Object]
Religion
ChristianityMonotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the Bible and teachings of Jesus
[object Object]
Language
HebrewSemitic language of the Jewish people and the Bible
[object Object]
Language
GreekHellenic language of ancient Greece and the New Testament
[object Object]
Language
LatinClassical language of ancient Rome and the Roman Catholic Church
[object Object]
Language
EnglishGermanic language originating in England, now global lingua franca
[object Object]
Meaning
GiftSomething given freely, a blessing
[object Object]
Biblical
BibleThe sacred scripture of Christianity
[object Object]
Culture
Christian CultureThe cultural traditions of Christian societies worldwide
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