What origin is the name Matityahu?

Matityahu comes from Hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Matityahu?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Matityahu — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

How is Matityahu written in its native script?

Matityahu is written מתתיהו.

Matityahu

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Matityahu

Matityahu

Boy

Hebrew & Biblical

4 syllables

Matityahu (מתתיהו) is a Hebrew boy's name meaning "Hebrew name meaning gift of God. It is a foundational religious name signifying divine favor and appreciation.".

Matityahu is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Hebrew name meaning gift of God. It is a foundational religious name signifying divine favor and appreciation.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Native script: מתתיהו
Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Hebrew name meaning gift of God. It is a foundational religious name signifying divine favor and appreciation.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as מתתיהו

Quick answers about Matityahu

What does Matityahu mean?

Matityahu is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Hebrew name meaning gift of God. It is a foundational religious name signifying divine favor and appreciation.".

How popular is Matityahu?

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Sister names that go with Matityahu

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

How to say Matityahu

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Matityahu.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Names with a similar meaning to Matityahu

Matityahu means "Hebrew name meaning gift of God. It is a foundational religious name signifying divine favor and appreciation." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Matthew — "Matthew comes from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God'. Matthew is one of the twelve apostles." (Hebrew)
John — "John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is the name of John the Baptist and John the Apostle." (Hebrew)
Mateo — "Mateo is the Spanish form of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God'." (Spanish)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Ethan — "Ethan comes from the Hebrew Eitan, meaning 'firm', 'strong' or 'enduring'. Several minor figures in the Bible bear it." (Hebrew)