Matthias

Matthias is the Latin and Greek form of the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning gift of Yahweh, composed of the elements mattan, meaning gift, and Yah, a shortened form of the divine name. In the New Testament, Matthias was the apostle chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot among the Twelve, giving the name strong early Christian currency throughout Europe. The name spread widely through German, French, and Dutch-speaking regions and remains common across those traditions today. Related forms include Matthew, Mattias, Mathias, and Matteo.