Matthias
Colors Related to this Name: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Qualities Related to this Name: Born Leader, Determined
Popularity: This is a very popular name in the US. Ranking #606 in 2013 and #580 in 2014.
Meaning
In English
Origin: From Latin Matthias, from Ancient Greek Ματθαῖος (Matthaîos), from Hebrew מַתִּתְיָהוּ (mattiṯyā́hū).
Meaning(s):
-The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. (biblical character) Category:en:Biblical characters
-( male name -comes from the Hebrew language-), that comes from the same source as Matthew.
In French
Meaning(s):
-(biblical character) Matthias.
-( male name). Variant spelling: Mathias
In German
Meaning(s):
-(biblical character) Matthias.
-( male name). Variant spelling: Mathias.
In Danish
Meaning(s):
-(biblical character) Matthias.
-( male name).
In Latin
Origin: From the Ancient Greek Ματθίας, Μαθθίας (Matthías, Maththías), contracted from Ματταθίας (Mattathías), from the Hebrew מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Matityáhu, literally “gift of God”). Compare Matthaeus.
Meaning(s):
-(w Saint Matthias) (the (Apostle) chosen to replace (w Judas Iscariot) after the latter’s Betrayal of Christ and subsequent (suicide))