Matisse

Fact sheet

Name: Matisse
Gender: Boy name
Syllables: 3

Matisse is a French variant of the male and female names Matthias and Matthäus, which have their roots in the Ancient Greek Matthaios (Ματθαῖος) and Mattathías (Ματταθίας). These names originally derive from the Ancient Hebrew mattiṯyāhū (מַתִּתְיָהוּ).

What does the name Matisse mean?

Matisse is used as both a male and female first name and is derived from the names Matthias and Matthäus. The meaning of the name is 'the gift of God' or 'the present of God.' This meaning has its origins in Ancient Hebrew, where the components mattat (מַתַּת) mean 'gift' and jhwh (יהוה) means 'the name of God.' The name became known through the artist Henri Matisse. In the USA, it is often used as a unisex name. In Christian tradition, Saint Matthew is one of the twelve disciples of Jesus and the author of the Gospel of Matthew. In the Middle Ages, the name Matthew was particularly popular in Western Europe, but it is also widespread in many other European languages. Other variants include Matias, Macius, Maciej, Maciek, Matejs, Matiss, Matija, Matijas, Matjaz, Matti, Mattio, Matties, Mattias, Mattie, Matas, Matyas, Matty, and Mait.

Where does the name Matisse come from?

The name Matisse is an Ancient Hebrew first name meaning 'the gift of God.' The etymology consists of the Ancient Hebrew elements mattat (מַתַּת) for 'gift' and jhwh (יהוה) for 'the name of God.' Matisse is used in the languages English, French, and Dutch.

How do you pronounce Matisse?

Matisse has a two-syllable pronunciation with a soft ending. The name is pronounced as 'Ma-tisse' [maˈtɪs] or in French as [matˈis]. It begins with an open A sound and ends with a sharp S, which gives it a precise accent. Matisse sounds stylish and modern – light, present, and acoustically clear.

When is the name day of Matisse?

The name days for Matisse are February 24, May 27, August 23, and September 21.

Popularity

In Germany, Matisse is a popular first name. Currently, it ranks 2,655th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2010 at 1,169th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 60 times as a first name, placing it 3,248th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,067th.

Famous people

Matisse Thybulle (NBA professional basketball player)

Frequently asked questions about the name Matisse

What is the origin of the name Matisse?

The name Matisse has Ancient Hebrew roots and means 'the gift of God,' derived from the elements mattat for 'gift' and jhwh for 'the name of God.'

What does the first name Matisse mean?

Matisse is used as both a male and female first name and expresses the meaning 'the gift of God.'

How popular is the name Matisse?

In the USA, Matisse is often used as a unisex name and is gaining popularity, while in Europe, especially in connection with the variants Matthäus and Matthias, it is also widespread.