Boy name
Maciej name meaning
“gift of God”
Maciej means gift of God. It is the Polish form of Matthias, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, whose elements refer to a gift and God’s name. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. Related forms such as Matthias and Matías connect it with the same naming tradition.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- Rare
What does Maciej mean?
Gift of God
In Turkish: Tanrı'nın armağanı
Maciej is an established masculine name in Polish. It is related to Matthias and Matias and historically shares a Hebrew source with Mateusz. Its meaning identifies the gift as coming from God. Although written in the Latin alphabet, its Polish pronunciation cannot be inferred directly from Turkish letter values.
Origin of the name Maciej
Maciej is the Polish form of Matthias. It ultimately derives from Hebrew Mattityahu, combining an element meaning ‘gift’ with the divine name.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Is Maciej in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | M · Ma |
How to pronounce Maciej
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mad͡ʒieʒ/ |
Is Maciej a boy’s name?
Yes, Maciej is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Maciej does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Maciej
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- İsmail♂God has heard
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Samet♂Self-sufficient
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Nurullah♂God's light
- Beytullah♂The House of God
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Mikail♂Who is like God?
FAQ about the name Maciej
What is the meaning of Maciej?
Maciej means “gift of God”. Maciej is the Polish form of Matthias. It ultimately derives from Hebrew Mattityahu, combining an element meaning ‘gift’ with the divine name.
Is Maciej a boy’s name?
Yes, Maciej is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Maciej in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Maciej nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Maciej?
Maciej is of European languages and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Maciej have?
Maciej has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Maciej?
Maciej does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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