Matthew
5 synonyms for Matthew, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift of God," and the name of one of the four Gospels.
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Etymology
Developed from the earlier form Matheu, which came from Old French Mathieu, from Latin Matthaeus, from Ancient Greek Ματθαῖος (Matthaîos), ultimately from Aramaic מַתַּי (mattay). Compare Hebrew מַתִּתְיָהוּ (mattiṯyāhū), literally 'gift of the Lord'. It is a doublet of Mattathias.
Full origin of Matthew →Frequently asked questions
What does “Matthew” mean?
The word “Matthew” means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift of God," and the name of one of the four Gospels.
How do you pronounce “Matthew”?
“Matthew” is pronounced MATH-yoo (/ˈmæθjuː/ in IPA).
How do you use “Matthew” in a sentence?
Here is “Matthew” used in a sentence: “Matthew has been one of the most popular boys' names for decades.”
What part of speech is “Matthew”?
“Matthew” is a name.
Is “Matthew” a common word?
“Matthew” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What are common nicknames for Matthew?
The most common short forms are Matt and Matty. Both are widely used in informal contexts, while Matthew remains the usual form on official documents.
Is Matthew a biblical name?
Yes. Matthew is the name of one of the four Gospels of the New Testament, and the name is of Hebrew origin, traditionally interpreted as meaning "gift of God."
How do you spell Matthew — is Mathew also correct?
The standard spelling is Matthew, with a double "t." Mathew, with a single "t," exists as a less common variant spelling, but Matthew is by far the more usual form of the given name and is the spelling used for the Gospel.
