Matthea

The first name Matthea represents the female form of the biblical name Matthias. Its roots lie in ancient Hebrew, and the meaning of the name is 'gift of God,' 'gift of the Lord,' or 'given by JHWH (God).'

What does the name Matthea mean?

Matthea is the feminine variant of the biblical name Matthias and has ancient Hebrew origins. The meanings include 'gift of God,' 'gift of the Lord,' or 'given by JHWH (God).' The name is especially common in German and Dutch-speaking regions, but is not very frequently encountered overall. In Germany, Mathea is the most popular variant. Other similar forms include Matea, Mateja, Matija, Mattea, and Matthäa.

Where does the name Matthea come from?

The name Matthea originates as a female variant of the biblical Matthias and traces back to the ancient Hebrew name Mattitjāhū (מַתִּתְיָהוּ). This consists of the Hebrew elements mattath (מַתַּת) meaning 'gift, present' and jhwh (יהוה) meaning 'JHWH (name of God).'

How do you pronounce Matthea?

The pronunciation of Matthea is three syllables and has a melodic sound. The name is usually pronounced as 'Mat-te-a' [maˈteːa], and the double consonant gives it a slightly emphasized center. The open vowel sequence at the end provides a soft and broad tonal quality. Matthea sounds full and round - classic yet gentle and feminine.

When is the name day of Matthea?

The name day for Matthea is celebrated on February 24th in memory of the Apostle Matthias.

Popularity

In Germany, Matthea is considered a very popular first name and currently ranks 1,740th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2016 when it reached rank 986. Over the last ten years, Matthea has been chosen as a first name about 190 times, which gives it the 1,635th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,721st.

Nicknames & pet names

Atha / Attha / Matthe / Thea

Similar first names

Famous people

• Matthea Harvey (contemporary American poet, writer, and professor)