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Matthaus
Pronounced mat-TAY-us /mɑːˈteɪ.ʊs/Medium
Meaning: The German form of Matthew (Matthäus), from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God.' A stately continental form of the Gospel-writer's name.Low
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History & Origin
Matthaus (German Matthäus) is the German form of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God.' It reads stately and classic — rare in the U.S. (said 'mat-TAY-us').
It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., more familiar in German-speaking families. Rare, classic, and stately.
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What does the name Matthaus mean?
Matthaus is the German form of Matthew, from the Hebrew for 'gift of God.'
How do you pronounce Matthaus?
It's said mat-TAY-us /mɑːˈteɪ.ʊs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Matthaus a boy or girl name?
Matthaus is a boy's name.
How popular is Matthaus?
Matthaus is a rare name for boys in the U.S.