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Matheus

mah-TAY-oos

Popularity

#2407

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

1,623

Peak Year

#104 in 2007

First Recorded

1988

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Matheus is the Portuguese and Scandinavian form of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God'.

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • Matheus Uribe

    Colombian professional footballer.

Nicknames

MateTheus

Spelling Variations

MatteoMateoMatthieu

Similar Names

MatthewMatthiasThaddeusNathaniel

Personality Traits

BlessedGenerousSpiritualReliable

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