Boy name
Matthew name meaning
“gift of God”
Matthew means “gift of God” and is the English form of a name rooted in Hebrew Mattityahu through Greek and Latin transmission. It is used for boys in Türkiye. Related names such as Mattia, Mattias, and Matyos preserve the same meaning while reflecting different language traditions.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #3,051
What does Matthew mean?
Gift of God
In Turkish: Tanrı'nın armağanı
Matthew is the English form of the name known in Turkish as Matta. Its principal historical and religious associations are the Gospel of Matthew and the apostle of that name. Matteo and Matthieu belong to the same family, sharing the gift meaning inherited from their Hebrew source.
Origin of the name Matthew
English Matthew comes through Greek and Latin from Hebrew Mattityahu. The Hebrew name combines an element meaning gift with the divine name.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Is Matthew in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | M · Ma |
How to pronounce Matthew
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|
Is Matthew a boy’s name?
Yes, Matthew is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Matthew does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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 Matthew
What is the meaning of Matthew?
Matthew means “gift of God”. English Matthew comes through Greek and Latin from Hebrew Mattityahu. The Hebrew name combines an element meaning gift with the divine name.
Is Matthew a boy’s name?
Yes, Matthew is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Matthew in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Matthew nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Matthew?
Matthew is of European languages and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Matthew have?
Matthew has 2 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Matthew?
Matthew does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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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