Matija
Meaning of Matija
Matija is a charming and distinctive name for baby boys. It originates from Croatia and holds a special place in Croatian culture. The name Matija is pronounced as MAH-tee-yah (/maˈti.ja/) in Croatian, adding an exotic touch to its appeal. While the name Matija may not be widely popular in the United States, it has been steadily gaining attention in recent years. In 2021, there were 5 occurrences of the name, ranking at number 12,119. In 2020, there were 7 occurrences, ranking at number 9,537. Matia is a variation of the name Matija that is also used. With its unique sound and international flair, Matija is an excellent choice for parents seeking a distinctive name with a rich cultural heritage.
Pronunciation
Croatian
- Pronunced as MAH-tee-yah (/maˈti.ja/)
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Notable People Named Matija
| Matija Sarkic - Matija Šarkić is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL Championship club Millwall and represents the Montenegro national team. |
| Matija Nastasić is a Serbian professional footballer known for playing as a centre-back for La Liga club Mallorca and the Serbia national team. |
| Matija Gubec, also known as Ambroz Gubec, was a Croatian revolutionary and leader of the Croatian–Slovene Peasant Revolt of 1573. |
| Matija Jama was a prominent Slovene painter known for his contributions to Impressionism in the Slovene Lands. |
| Matija Mažuranić was a Croatian writer known for his travelogues and as the brother of the well-known writer Ivan Mažuranić. |
| Matija Čop, also known as Matthias Tschop, was a Slovene linguist, polyglot, literary historian, and critic. |
| Matija Radović is a Serbian professional basketball player for Slodes SoccerBet in the Basketball League of Serbia, and previously played college basketball for Hofstra Pride and American International Yellow Jackets. |
| Matija Mesić was a prominent Croatian historian and the first rector of the University of Zagreb. |
| Matija Ban was a prominent Serbo-Croatian poet, dramatist, and playwright, recognized for his role in the Serb-Catholic movement in Dubrovnik. |
| Matija Kluković is a Croatian independent film director known for his acclaimed debut feature Slow Days, which won the Golden Pram award at Zagreb Film Festival and received international recognition. |
| Matija Popović is a German-born footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Partizan and represents Serbia at the youth international level. |
| Matija Horvat is a Croatian professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for DSV Leoben. |
| Matija Šegavac is a Serbian goalkeeper known for playing for Radnički Sremska Mitrovica and making his debut for Donji Srem's first team in the 2012-13 season. |
| Matija Pavšič is a Slovenian rower who competed in the men's coxless pair event at the 2004 Summer Olympics. |
| Matija Gregurić - Matija Greguric is a Croatian male hammer thrower who achieved individual gold at the Youth World Championships. |
