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Matias
Meaning: gift of God (from Matthias) · Origin: Portuguese / Spanish (from Hebrew) · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
The Portuguese and Finnish form (Spanish Matías) of Matthias, a Greek variant of Matthew, 'gift of God'. In the New Testament Matthias was chosen as an apostle to replace Judas Iscariot.
Nicknames
Mati
Variants & related names
Matías, Matthias, Mathias
Matias name art
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FAQ
What does the name Matias mean?
Matias means “gift of God (from Matthias)”. It comes from Portuguese / Spanish (from Hebrew).
Is Matias a popular name?
Yes — Matias has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Matias?
Mati.
What are other forms of Matias?
Matías, Matthias, Mathias.
Similar names
Thiago · Mateo · Michael · Mason · Maverick · Miles
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.