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Matisyahu

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Matisyahu Pronunciation

Matisyahu is 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

In 30 seconds: A gift of God: Matisyahu is the Hebrew Matthias — 'the gift of Yahweh'. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'mah-tis-YAH-hoo').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningThe Hebrew/Yiddish form of Matthias/Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'a gift of God' (mattat, 'gift', plus Yah, 'God')

U.S. rank (2024)#6060 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 69

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

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.

Did you know? Matthias/Matthew means 'a gift of God' (Hebrew Mattityahu, mattat, 'gift', plus Yah, 'God') — the hero Mattityahu led the Maccabean revolt — Matisyahu is the full Hebrew/Yiddish form (the reggae musician Matisyahu; said 'mah-tis-YAH-hoo').

Overall data confidence 70%

References — Mattityahu — etymology

Variations

MattityahuMatityahuMatthias

Nicknames

Mati

Themes & Styles

Hebrew Biblical Jewish

If you like Matisyahu…

Matthias— the Greek form

Matthew— the English form

Yehuda— a fellow traditional Hebrew boys' name

Mattisyahu— a fellow Hebrew choice

Eliyahu— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Matisyahu?

Matisyahu is pronounced mah-tis-YAH-hoo (/ˌmɑ.tɪsˈjɑ.hu/). Press play above to hear Matisyahu said aloud.

How do you say Matisyahu?

Matisyahu is said mah-tis-YAH-hoo (/ˌmɑ.tɪsˈjɑ.hu/). Press play above to hear Matisyahu said aloud.

What does the name Matisyahu mean?

Matisyahu is the Hebrew Matthias — 'a gift of God; the gift of Yahweh'.

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.