Pronunciation | /ˈmæθ.juː/ |
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Gender | Male |
Origin | |
Word/name | Hebrew |
Meaning | "Gift of God"[1] |
Other names | |
Alternative spelling | Mathew |
Nickname(s) | Matt, Matty |
Popularity | see popular names |
Matthew is an English language masculine given name. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name "מַתִּתְיָהוּ" (Matityahu) which means "Gift of Yahwe".