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Mattaniah
How to Pronounce Mattaniah
Pronounced mat-uh-NY-ah /mæt.əˈnaɪ.ə/Medium
Meaning: From the Hebrew Mattanyah — 'a gift of the Lord/Yah's gift' (mattan + Yah); a biblical name, the birth name of King Zedekiah; we note the biblical linkLow
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History & Origin
Mattaniah comes from the Hebrew Mattanyah — 'a gift of the Lord/Yah's gift' (mattan + Yah); a biblical name, the birth name of King Zedekiah (we note the biblical link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mat-uh-NY-ah').
In the U.S. it appears in observant Jewish and Christian families. Rare, a-gift-of-the-Lord at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Mattaniah mean?
Mattaniah is Hebrew for 'a gift of the Lord' (mattan + Yah); a biblical name, the birth name of King Zedekiah. We note the biblical link.
How do you pronounce Mattaniah?
It's said mat-uh-NY-ah /mæt.əˈnaɪ.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Mattaniah a boy or girl name?
Mattaniah is a boy's name.
How popular is Mattaniah?
Mattaniah is a very rare name in the U.S.