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Mattisyahu

♂ Boy

Pronounced mah-tis-YAH-hoo /ˌmɑ.tɪsˈjɑ.hu/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Mattityahu/Matisyahu — from Hebrew, 'gift of Yahweh; gift of God' (the full Hebrew form of Matthew)Medium

In 30 seconds: Gift of God: Mattisyahu is the Hebrew Matthew — 'gift of Yahweh'. Devout, lyrical, and warm (said 'mah-tis-YAH-hoo').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Mattityahu/Matisyahu — from Hebrew, 'gift of Yahweh; gift of God' (the full Hebrew form of Matthew)
U.S. rank (2024)#5564
2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 17

History & Origin

Mattisyahu is a spelling of Mattityahu/Matisyahu — the full Hebrew form of Matthew, 'gift of Yahweh; gift of God'. Borne by Mattathias the priest, whose revolt against the Seleucids began the story of Hanukkah, and by the reggae singer Matisyahu. A devout, lyrical name in Jewish tradition (said 'mah-tis-YAH-hoo'; nickname Matt).

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, gift-of-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Mattityahu/Matisyahu is the full Hebrew form of Matthew, 'gift of Yahweh; gift of God' — borne by Mattathias, who sparked the Maccabean revolt (the Hanukkah story), and by the singer Matisyahu — devout and lyrical (said 'mah-tis-YAH-hoo').
Overall data confidence 72%
References — Mattityahu — root etymology

Variations

MatityahuMatisyahuMattithiah

Nicknames

Matt

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mattisyahu mean?

Mattisyahu is the Hebrew Matthew — 'gift of Yahweh; gift of God'.

How do you pronounce Mattisyahu?

It's said mah-tis-YAH-hoo /ˌmɑ.tɪsˈjɑ.hu/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Mattisyahu a boy or girl name?

Mattisyahu is a boy's name.

How popular is Mattisyahu?

Mattisyahu is a very rare name in the U.S.

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