Mathis

Mathis is a form of the biblical name Matthias or Mathias and is used in both German and French. Its meaning is 'given by JHWH (God)' or 'gift of God.'

What does the name Mathis mean?

The name Mathis is a variant of the biblical name Matthias or Mathias and means 'given by JHWH (God)' or 'gift of God.' It is primarily used in Northern Germany, Switzerland, and France, but can also be found in Denmark and Norway. Additionally, Mathis is a common surname. Similar spellings include Matthis and Mattis. International variants of Mathis or Matthias include Matthew (English), Mathieu and Matthieu (French), Mathijs and Matthijs (Dutch), Maciej (Polish), Matej (Slavic), and Matti (Finnish).

Where does the name Mathis come from?

The name Mathis, as a variant of Matthias, has its roots in the ancient Hebrew Matitjahu, which consists of the elements 'mattath' for 'gift' and 'jahwe' for 'God.' The ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Mathis?

The pronunciation of Mathis is clear and concise. In the German language, it is typically pronounced as 'Ma-this' [ˈmaːtɪs]. The name begins with a long A sound that conveys openness, followed by a stressed, clear t. The final s provides a distinctive closure. Mathis radiates both strength and friendliness - a name that stands out due to its clear contour and modern presence.

When is the name day of Mathis?

The name day of Mathis is celebrated on February 24, in honor of the Apostle Matthias.

Popularity

In Germany, Mathis is among the popular first names. Currently, it ranks 462nd on the list of the most common male baby names, with its best placement in 2006 at 185th. Over the last ten years, the name has been given approximately 1,800 times, earning it the 372nd position in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 331st. Mathis also has a certain level of international presence, as shown by its rankings in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Maddis / Mani / Mat / Mathi / Mathilino / Mathise / Mathu / Mats / Matsi / Matti / Mattissimo / Mattitus / Matze / Thisi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Mathis Böhler (German footballer)
• Mathis Bolly (Norwegian football player from Ivory Coast)
• Mathis Gothart-Nithart (circa 1475/1480–1528, German painter and graphic artist)
• Mathis Isaksen (poet from Norway)
• Mathis James Reed (composer from America)
• Mathis Künzer (actor)
• Mathis Künzler (Swiss actor)
• Mathis Kunzler (actor from Switzerland)
• Mathis Landwehr (actor from Germany)
• Mathis Mathisen (Norwegian writer)
• Mathis Mönninghoff (German basketball player)
• Mathis Nitschke (German composer)
• Mathis Olimb (Norwegian ice hockey player)
• Mathis Reinhardt (actor)