Matthew
Means "gift of the Lord", from a Hebrew name combining a word for "gift" with the divine name.
Meaning and origin
Matthew is the standard English form of the New Testament Greek name Matthaios, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Mattithiah.
How to pronounce Matthew
| English (US) | MATH-yoo /ˈmæθjuː/ |
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