What Does the Name Matthew Mean
The name Matthew comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Matthew below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Matthew Name Meaning
English, BiblicalEnglish form of Ματθαιος (Matthaios), which was a Greek form of the Hebrew name מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattityahu) meaning "gift of YAHWEH". Matthew, also called Levi, was one of the twelve apostles. He was a...
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