Matthias
/M-AH-TH-Y-AH-S/
Gift of God, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ), a compound of mattan (gift) and Yahweh (God) — the same root as Matthew but in its fuller form. Matthias was the apostle chosen by lot in Acts 1 to replace Judas Iscariot, completing the Twelve, and the name has remained in use in Greek, German, and other European Christian traditions as a distinct variant alongside Matthew.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Matthias is a Christian boy name of Greek origin, meaning “Gift of God, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ), a compound of mattan (gift) and Yahweh (God) — the same root as Matthew but in its fuller form. Matthias was the apostle chosen by lot in Acts 1 to replace Judas Iscariot, completing the Twelve, and the name has remained in use in Greek, German, and other European Christian traditions as a distinct variant alongside Matthew.”.
Matthias is a boy's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Gift of God, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ), a compound of mattan (gift) and Yahweh (God) — the same root as Matthew but in its fuller form. Matthias was the apostle chosen by lot in Acts 1 to replace Judas Iscariot, completing the Twelve, and the name has remained in use in Greek, German, and other European Christian traditions as a distinct variant alongside Matthew." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among European, Greek families, Matthias carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Matthias
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Matthias lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Matthias's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Matthias's saint & feast day →What does Matthias's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Matthias resonates in either tradition.
Matthias's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Matthias's full reading →
Does Matthias go with your family's names?
Matthias breaks into 6 sounds: /M-AH-TH-Y-AH-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Matthias sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Matthias beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Matthias — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Matthias
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Matthias
What does the name Matthias mean?
Matthias means "Gift of God, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ), a compound of mattan (gift) and Yahweh (God) — the same root as Matthew but in its fuller form. Matthias was the apostle chosen by lot in Acts 1 to replace Judas Iscariot, completing the Twelve, and the name has remained in use in Greek, German, and other European Christian traditions as a distinct variant alongside Matthew.." It is a boy name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Matthias a boy or girl name?
Matthias is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Matthias?
Matthias is of Greek origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, Greek families.
Is Matthias a Christian name?
Yes. Matthias is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin.
What does Matthias mean in Greek?
Matthias originates from Greek, where it means "Gift of God, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ), a compound of mattan (gift) and Yahweh (God) — the same root as Matthew but in its fuller form. Matthias was the apostle chosen by lot in Acts 1 to replace Judas Iscariot, completing the Twelve, and the name has remained in use in Greek, German, and other European Christian traditions as a distinct variant alongside Matthew.."
What are common nicknames for Matthias?
Common short forms of Matthias include Mati, Matt.
What is the numerology of Matthias?
Matthias has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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