Matis

Matis is a traditional first name for boys, originating from Estonian and Swedish, and is considered a variant of Matthias or Matthew.

What does the name Matis mean?

The name Matis derives from the ancient Hebrew forms mattitjahu and mattiṯyāhū, which spread through the ancient Greek terms Matthaios (Ματθαῖος) and Mattathías (Ματταθίας). Its meaning is "Yahweh has given" as well as "the gift of the Lord." This meaning is composed of the ancient Hebrew components mattat (מַתַּת), meaning "the gift" or "the offering," and jhwh (יהוה), the name of God. In Christian tradition, Saint Matthew is known as one of the twelve disciples of Jesus and the author of the Gospel of Matthew. In the Middle Ages, the name was particularly popular in Western Europe, while it is also widespread in many other European languages. Related forms include Mathies, Matko, and Mathai.

Where does the name Matis come from?

The first name Matis has ancient Hebrew roots and means "Yahweh has given." The word components come from ancient Hebrew: mattat (מַתַּת) means "the gift" or "the offering," while jhwh (יהוה) stands for "the name of God." Matis is used in various languages, including Danish, Estonian, French, and Latvian.

How do you pronounce Matis?

Matis is pronounced in two syllables and has a clear structure. The name is pronounced as "Ma-tis" [ˈmaːtɪs], with a long A sound opening the pronunciation. The strong T adds a distinctive accent, while the concise S at the end ensures clear articulation. Matis conveys a modern and dynamic impression – straightforward, friendly, and present.

When is the name day of Matis?

Matis celebrates his name day on February 24, May 27, August 23, and September 21.

Popularity

In Germany, Matis is among the popular first names. Its current rank in the list of most common male first names is 2,308. The name achieved its best placement in 2007, when it ranked 1,124. Over the last ten years, Matis has been given as a first name about 130 times, placing it at 2,054 in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks at 1,940.

Nicknames & pet names

Mati