Mathew
Pronunciation: MA-thyoo (key)
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Origin of the name Matthew:
A derivative of the Ecclesiastic Late Latin Matthaeus and the Ecclesiastic Greek Matthaios and Matthias, contractions of Mattathias. The name has its root in the Hebrew Matityah, which is derived from mattīthyāh (gift of God).
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Global Popularity of the Name Mathew
- #213 in Canada (Alberta)
- #254 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #304 in Scotland
- #374 in United States
- #468 in Canada (Quebec)
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