Curated name meaning and origin

Matthew

Curated linguistic recordboy

Gift of God

At a glance

Research status
Curated linguistic record
Canonical spelling
Matthew
Script
Latin
Pronunciation
MATH-yoo
Origin
Hebrew
Language
Hebrew through Greek and English
Region
Global
Cultural / locale context
Christian
Gender usage
boy
Starting character
M
Letters / characters
7
Syllables
2
Style tags
traditional, international

Meaning and etymology

Meaning: Gift of God

From Hebrew Mattityahu through Greek Matthaios

Spellings and related forms

Recorded spelling variants

MateoMatteo

Explicitly related names

Source and canonical record

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Data tier
Curated linguistic record
Canonical URL slug
matthew
Indexing
Canonical, indexable name page
Alias behavior
Unique known variants or transliterations resolve to this page; ambiguous aliases remain separate search results.
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Numerology for Matthew

These are letter-value calculations, not scientific measurements. The model and exact spelling or transliteration used are shown so the result can be checked.

Pythagorean

Expression 9

Compound value: 27

Soul Urge: 6 · Personality: 3

Chaldean

Name number 11

Compound value: 29

Primary interpretation

Master number 11 combines sensitivity with inspiration; grounding routines can help its ideas become usable.

Compound 29: Sensitivity in partnership; emotional boundaries and honesty matter.

Compatible numbers in this interpretive model: 2, 6, 7, 9, 11

Common questions about Matthew

What does the name Matthew mean?

Gift of God. From Hebrew Mattityahu through Greek Matthaios

How is Matthew pronounced?

The pronunciation guide in this curated record is MATH-yoo. Regional accents may vary.

What is the origin of Matthew?

The record classifies the origin as Hebrew, with usage in Hebrew through Greek and English.

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