Mattias
Meaning of Mattias
Mattias is a distinguished male name of Swedish origin, pronounced as ma-TEE-as in Swedish and commonly as ma-TEE-us or muh-TY-us in English. The name is a variation of Matthias, which has Biblical roots and means "gift of God." Over the years, Mattias has maintained a steady presence in the United States, with its popularity fluctuating but consistently ranking within the top 5000 names since the late 20th century. In recent years, it has seen a modest increase in usage, with 177 newborns named Mattias in 2023 alone. This timeless name carries an air of classic elegance and international flair, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a unique yet meaningful name for their child.
Pronunciation
Swedish
- Pronunced as ma-TEE-as (/maˈtiːas/)
British English
- Pronunced as ma-TEE-us (/mətˈiː.əs/)
American English
- Pronunced as muh-TY-us (/mətˈjaʊs/)
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Notable People Named Mattias
| Kenneth Mattias Öhlund is a former professional ice hockey defenceman from Sweden, known for his successful career in the NHL with the Vancouver Canucks and Tampa Bay Lightning. |
| Mattias Hans Ekholm is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL, after being drafted by the Nashville Predators in 2009. |
| Mattias Ekström - Mattias Ekstrom is a retired Swedish racing and rally driver known for his successful career in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters and the FIA World Rallycross Championship. |
| Mattias Norlinder is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman playing for Laval Rocket in the AHL and under contract as a prospect to the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL. |
| Mattias Norström - Erik Johan Mattias "Notan" Norström is a former Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman known for his tenure with the Los Angeles Kings and as the team's first non-North American-born captain. |
| Mattias Karlsson is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who currently plays for Leksands IF in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). |
