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Mattias

mah-TEE-ahs

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginHebrew

The Story of Mattias

This name whispers of ancient Scandinavian forests and the profound quiet of a gift that arrives with the certainty of dawn.

Mattias is a Scandinavian and German form of Matthias, which traces its roots to the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God.' This name carried through the Christian world, often given to apostles and saints, before solidifying its place in the Nordic and Germanic cultures over centuries of migration and trade.

When you first speak 'Mattias' aloud, it has a grounded yet resonant sound. It feels like the steady hand of someone you can rely on. This name is for a child you already sense possesses an inner strength, a quiet intelligence that will guide him through life's complexities, and you will feel it when you write his name on his first official document.

What It Means

A Scandinavian and German form of Matthias, which comes from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God'.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

IntelligentKindResponsibleReliable

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#184 in 2021

Total Births

2,516

First Recorded

1975

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