Boy name
Mattias name meaning
“gift of God”
Mattias means “gift of God” and derives through Greek Matthias from Hebrew Mattityahu, combining a gift element with the divine name Yahweh. It is used for boys in Türkiye. Mattia, Matthew, and Matyos are related names, illustrating the different forms that developed from this shared linguistic source.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #3,053
What does Mattias mean?
Gift of God
In Turkish: Tanrı'nın armağanı
Mattias is a spelling of Matthias found especially in northern European languages. Matthias, chosen to join the apostles in the New Testament, is its prominent historical association. Mattia and Matias are related forms; the gift imagery belongs to the Hebrew source rather than to a Turkish formation.
Origin of the name Mattias
Mattias ultimately comes from Hebrew Mattityahu through Greek Matthias. The Hebrew name combines an element meaning “gift” with the divine name Yahweh.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Is Mattias in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | M · Ma |
How to pronounce Mattias
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mattias/ |
Is Mattias a boy’s name?
Yes, Mattias is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Mattias 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.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Mattias
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?
Famous people named Mattias
- Mattias Mete · b. 1987
FAQ about the name Mattias
What is the meaning of Mattias?
Mattias means “gift of God”. Mattias ultimately comes from Hebrew Mattityahu through Greek Matthias. The Hebrew name combines an element meaning “gift” with the divine name Yahweh.
Is Mattias a boy’s name?
Yes, Mattias is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Mattias in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mattias nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mattias?
Mattias is of European languages and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Mattias have?
Mattias has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Mattias?
Mattias 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.
Famous people named Mattias?
Notable people named Mattias include Mattias Mete.
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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