Matthias
A Greek New Testament form of the Hebrew name Mattityahu, "gift of the LORD", and a close relative of Matthew.
Meaning and origin
Matthias goes back to the Hebrew name Mattityahu, "gift of the LORD", reshaped in Greek as a cousin of Matthew.
How to pronounce Matthias
| English (US) | muh-THY-us /məˈθaɪəs/ |
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