Matias
Meaning of Matias
Matias is a charming and timeless male name of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Matthew, which means "gift of God." It has been embraced by various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries where it is pronounced as mah-tee-AHS. In English-speaking regions, you might hear it pronounced as mah-TEE-as or muh-TY-us. Matias offers a fresh alternative to its more traditional counterpart, Matthias. Over the years, Matias has steadily gained popularity in the United States, climbing from rank 1352 in 2000 to rank 164 in 2023. Its rise in usage reflects a growing appreciation for names that are both classic and modern. The name Matias carries an air of elegance and sophistication while remaining approachable and versatile—qualities that make it an excellent choice for parents seeking a meaningful and distinguished name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as mah-tee-AHS (/ma.ˈtjas/)
British English
- Pronunced as mah-TEE-as (/mɑːˈtiːəs/)
American English
- Pronunced as muh-TY-us (/məˈtaɪəs/)
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Notable People Named Matias
| Matias de Albuquerque, Count of Alegrete, was a renowned Portuguese colonial administrator and soldier, known as the "Hero of Two Continents" for his military achievements in Brazil and Portugal. |
| Matias Varela - Louis Matias Karl Padin Varela is a Swedish actor known for his work in film and television. |
| Matias Ranillo Sr. - Matias Castillon Ranillo Sr. was a prominent Filipino politician who served as Governor and Congressman in Zamboanga, and later as Military Governor during the Japanese occupation in World War II. |
| Matias Damásio is a popular Angolan musician known for his romantic and Kizomba music, with significant success in Portugal. |
| Matias Fonseca is an Italian professional footballer known for playing as a forward for Uruguayan club Montevideo Wanderers. |
| Matias Spektor is a Full Professor of International Relations and founder of the School of International Relations at FGV in São Paulo, Brazil, with a focus on climate change politics, political violence, and international security in the Global South, and is a published author on U.S. policy towards Brazil and Latin America. |
| Matias Maccelli is a Finnish-American professional ice hockey left wing currently playing for the Arizona Coyotes in the NHL. |
| Matias Møvik is a Norwegian footballer currently playing for Fana IL. |
| Matías Almeyda - Matías Jesús Almeyda is an Argentine professional football manager and former player, currently managing Greek Super League club AEK Athens. |
| Matías Soulé Malvano is a versatile Argentine professional footballer currently playing for Serie A club Frosinone, on loan from Juventus. |
| Matías Vecino Falero is a Uruguayan professional footballer known for his role as a central or defensive midfielder for Serie A club Lazio and the Uruguay national team. |
| Henry Matías Mier Codina is a Uruguayan professional footballer known for his role as a left-midfielder or attacking midfielder for Liga 1 club Bhayangkara. |
| Matías Ezequiel Suárez is an Argentine professional footballer known for his role as a forward at River Plate. |
| Matías Nahuel Leiva Esquivel, also known as Nahuel, is a professional footballer from Argentina who plays as a right winger for the Polish club Śląsk Wrocław and has represented Spain at youth levels. |
| Gustavo Matías Alustiza is an Argentine professional footballer known for his role as a forward for Santamarina. |
