Matthew

Matthew as a name

Matthew is a masculine given name that is of Hebrew origin. The name means “gift of God” or “gift from Yahweh” in Hebrew, and is derived from the Hebrew name “Mattityahu” (מַתִּתְיָהוּ), which is composed of two elements: “Mattan,” meaning “gift,” and “Yah,” which is an abbreviation of the name of God in the Hebrew Bible.

Matthew is a popular name in English-speaking countries and is often shortened to “Matt.” It is a name with strong religious connotations due to its biblical origins and the fact that one of the four Gospel writers in the New Testament is named Matthew.