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Matvii

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Pronounced maht-VEE /mɑtˈvi/Medium

Meaning: The Ukrainian form of Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'a gift of God; gift of Yahweh'Low

In 30 seconds: A gift of God: Matvii is the Ukrainian Matthew. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'maht-VEE').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningThe Ukrainian form of Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'a gift of God; gift of Yahweh'

U.S. rank (2025)#6040 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 38

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Matvii is the Ukrainian form of Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'a gift of God; gift of Yahweh' (an apostle and evangelist). A lyrical, classic name (said 'maht-VEE'; nickname Matviy).

In the U.S. it appears in Ukrainian families. Rare, a-gift-of-God at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Matthew means 'a gift of God; gift of Yahweh' in Hebrew (Mattityahu) — Matvii is the Ukrainian form, lyrical and classic (said 'maht-VEE').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Matthew — Hebrew etymology

Variations

MatviyMatveyMatvei

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Matvii mean?

Matvii is the Ukrainian form of Matthew — Hebrew 'a gift of God; gift of Yahweh'.

How do you pronounce Matvii?

It's said maht-VEE /mɑtˈvi/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Matvii a boy or girl name?

Matvii is a boy's name.

How popular is Matvii?

Matvii is a rare name in the U.S.