Thijs

Thijs is a Dutch masculine given name, originating as a short form of Matthijs, the Dutch form of Matthew. Matthew derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning gift of God, formed from the elements mattan, meaning gift, and Yah, a shortened form of the divine name. The name has been widely used in the Netherlands for centuries, carried in part by the enduring popularity of the biblical apostle and evangelist Matthew. Related forms include Matthijs, Tijs, and the broader international cognates Matthew, Matthias, and Matteo.