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Matvei

MAT-vay

Matvei is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A Russian form of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God.' It is a biblical name with a strong spiritual connotation.”. It currently ranks #13480 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2018.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

What Matvei Means

A Russian form of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God.' It is a biblical name with a strong spiritual connotation.

The Story of Matvei

From the vast landscapes of Russia comes a name carrying the ancient echo of 'gift of God.'

Matvei is a distinguished Russian form of Matthew, tracing its lineage back to the Hebrew Mattityahu. This name resonates with spiritual depth, signifying a divine blessing bestowed upon its bearer.

For your son, Matvei conjures an image of a generous and kind soul, deeply spiritual yet grounded. You imagine him offering blessings through his actions, a steady presence filled with kindness.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Matvei Mikhailov

    Russian ballet dancer and choreographer.

  • Matvei Zakharov

    Soviet military leader.

Personality Traits

GenerousBlessedSpiritualKind

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#10 in 2018

Total Births

79

First Recorded

2009

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