Matus
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- Name
- Matus
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
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Matus, also known as Matúš, represents a Slovak form of the biblical name Matthias. It carries the meanings 'Gift of God', 'Gift of the Lord', or 'given by JHWH (God)'.
What does the name Matus mean?
Matus, or Matúš, is a Slovak variation of the biblical name Matthias and means 'Gift of God', 'Gift of the Lord', or 'given by JHWH (God)'. The name Matúš is especially prevalent in West Slavic countries like Slovakia and the Czech Republic. A prominent example of this name is the Slovak football player Matúš Bero. Other West Slavic variants of Matthias include Matej, Matouš, and Matyáš.
Where does the name Matus come from?
The name Matúš has, like the variant Matthias, its roots in the ancient Hebrew name Mattitjāhū (מַתִּתְיָהוּ). This is composed of the Hebrew elements mattath (מַתַּת) meaning 'gift, present' and jhwh (יהוה) meaning 'JHWH (name of God)'. The ancient Hebrew composition is mattath (מַתַּת) = gift, present and jhwh (יהוה) = JHWH/Yahweh, name of God.
How do you pronounce Matus?
The pronunciation of Matus is clear and two-syllable. It is rendered as 'Ma-tus' [ˈmaːtʊs] or [ˈmatʊs], with an open, warm 'a' at the beginning. The hard 't' in the middle creates a clear accent, while the '-us' ends with a slightly hissing sound. Matus has a straightforward, concise sound and feels rhythmic and distinctive.
When is the name day of Matus?
The name day of Matúš is celebrated on February 24 to honor the Apostle Matthias.
Popularity
In Germany, Matus is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2007 when it reached 1,124th. In the last ten years, Matus has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,784th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,874th.
Famous people
- Matus Bero (Slovak football player)
- Matus Conka (Slovak football player)
- Matus Digon (Czech footballer)
- Matus Hruska (Slovak football player)
- Matus Jorik (Slovak footballer)
- Matus Kozacik (football player from the Czech Republic)
- Matus Lacko (footballer from the Czech Republic)
- Matus Leskovjansky (ice hockey player from Slovakia)
- Matus Mikus (Slovak footballer)
- Matus Palocko (Slovak ice hockey player)
- Matus Paukner (Czech football player)
- Matus Pekar (Czech football player)
- Matus Putnocky (Slovak footballer)
- Matus Tomko (Slovak opera singer)
- Matus Viedensky (Slovak ice hockey player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Matus
What does the name Matus mean?
Matus means 'Gift of God' or 'Gift of the Lord' and has its roots in the ancient Hebrew name Mattitjāhū. The name is particularly common in West Slavic countries.
In which countries is the name Matus common?
Matus is mainly common in West Slavic countries like Slovakia and the Czech Republic. There, the variant Matúš is also very popular.
Are there suitable nicknames or short forms for Matus?
No specific nicknames are known for Matus, as the name is often used in its full form.
How is the name Matus pronounced?
The name Matus is generally pronounced as 'Ma-tus', with the emphasis on the first syllable.