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Matviy
Pronounced MAT-viy /ˈmɑːt.vij/Medium
Meaning: The Ukrainian form of Matthew (Matvii/Matviy), from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God.' A warm Slavic form of the Gospel-writer's name.Low
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History & Origin
Matviy (Ukrainian Matvii) is the Ukrainian form of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God.' It reads warm and distinctly Slavic — rare in the U.S. (said 'MAT-viy').
It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., more familiar in Ukrainian families. Rare, Slavic, and warm.
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What does the name Matviy mean?
Matviy is the Ukrainian form of Matthew, from the Hebrew for 'gift of God.'
How do you pronounce Matviy?
It's said MAT-viy /ˈmɑːt.vij/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Matviy a boy or girl name?
Matviy is a boy's name.
How popular is Matviy?
Matviy is a rare name for boys in the U.S.