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Matisyahu
How to Pronounce Matisyahu
Pronounced mah-tis-YAH-hoo /ˌmɑ.tɪsˈjɑ.hu/Medium
Meaning: The Hebrew/Yiddish form of Matthias/Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'a gift of God' (mattat, 'gift', plus Yah, 'God')Medium
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History & Origin
Matisyahu is the Hebrew and Yiddish form of Matthias/Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'a gift of God' (mattat, 'gift', plus Yah, 'God'). Mattityahu the priest led the Maccabean revolt that the festival of Hanukkah celebrates. A lyrical, devout, traditional Jewish name (the reggae musician Matisyahu; said 'mah-tis-YAH-hoo'; nickname Mati).
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, a-gift-of-God at the root, and devout.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Matisyahu mean?
Matisyahu is the Hebrew Matthias — 'a gift of God; the gift of Yahweh'.
How do you pronounce Matisyahu?
It's said mah-tis-YAH-hoo /ˌmɑ.tɪsˈjɑ.hu/ — four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Matisyahu a boy or girl name?
Matisyahu is a boy's name.
How popular is Matisyahu?
Matisyahu is a rare name in the U.S.