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Matthew

A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.

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Matthew at a glance

Origin
Hebrew
Pronunciation (IPA)
/ˈmæθjuː/, /-(j)ɪu̯/

Etymology

From earlier Matheu, from Old French Mathieu, from Latin Matthaeus, from Ancient Greek Ματθαῖος (Matthaîos), from Aramaic מַתַּי (mattay). Compare Hebrew מַתִּתְיָהוּ (mattiṯyāhū, literally “gift of the Lord”). Doublet of Mattathias.

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What does the name Matthew mean?

A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.

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