Matthias
/məˈθaɪ.əs/noun
A masculine given name from the New Testament, from Hebrew meaning “gift of Yahweh.”
Did you know?In Acts, Matthias was selected by casting lots to replace Judas, so the name is tied to one of the Bible’s most fate-driven acts of sacred decision-making.
Etymological Timeline
Hebrew Bible / Ancient Hebrew
Hebrew
Mattityahu
““Gift of Yahweh””
Septuagint / Ancient Greek
Greek
Matthias
“Greek form of the Hebrew name, used for a disciple chosen by lot”
Late Antiquity
Latin
Matthias
“Biblical and ecclesiastical personal name”
Middle English
English
Matthias
“A male given name used in Christian tradition”
Modern English
English
Matthias
“A masculine given name”