Matthias
Meaning of Matthias
Matthias, pronounced muh-THY-uhs, carries the same spark as a diya on Diwali night—bright, rooted, and ready to chase shadows away. Sprouting from the Greek form of the Hebrew Mattityahu, it literally means “gift of God,” a sentiment that has zipped through centuries like a well-aimed cricket ball, landing in the New Testament as the apostle chosen to replace Judas. In modern times he’s the quiet achiever on U.S. name charts, hovering in the 400-range yet steadily inching upward, rather like the fragrant steam of masala chai that insists on being noticed. Picture a little Matthias: one foot in ancient scrolls, the other tapping to a Bollywood beat, armed with the calm confidence of a saint and the off-beat cool of a jazz saxophonist. Parents who choose this name often love its blend of classic gravitas and global groove—formal enough for diploma day, friendly enough for the playground, and always carrying a hint of divine surprise, as if the universe just whispered, “Here, this one’s for you.”
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as muh-THY-uhs (/məˈθaɪəs/)
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Notable People Named Matthias
| Matthias Corvinus, known as "the Just," was a 15th-century king who ruled Hungary and Croatia and expanded his realm to include Bohemia and Austria. |
| Matthias Schoenaerts is an award-winning Belgian actor celebrated for his compelling roles in acclaimed films like Bullhead and Rust and Bone. |
| Matthias Sammer is a German football official and former player and coach who played as a defensive midfielder and sweeper. |
| Matthias the Apostle - Matthias was elected by the apostles to replace Judas Iscariot after Jesus' Ascension, having been a follower during his ministry. |
| Matthias Felleisen is a German-American computer science professor and author who immigrated to the US and earned his PhD from Indiana University Bloomington. |
| Matthias Paul is a German actor, singer, and director. |
| Matthias Jakob Schleiden was a German botanist who co-founded cell theory and published poems under the pseudonym Ernst. |
| Matthias Reim is a German pop and Schlager singer who topped the charts with a hit in 1990 and made an unexpected comeback in 2013. |
| Matthias Zimmermann - Matthias Jürgen Zimmermann is a German defender for Fortuna Düsseldorf. |
| Matthias Müller is a German experimental filmmaker and curator renowned for his found footage work. |
| Matthias Müller is a German businessman who served as CEO of Volkswagen AG from 2015 to 2018 after previously leading Porsche as its CEO since 2010. |
| Matthias Müller was a German professional footballer who played as a full-back. |
