Ματθαίος
Matthaíos/matˈθe.os/masculine
The English name Matthew is translated into Greek as Ματθαίος (Matthaíos). Wiktionary also lists Μάθιου (Máthiou).
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ματθαίος | Matthaíos | /matˈθe.os/ | masculine |
| Μάθιου | Máthiou | transliteration |
Ματθαίος is a masculine Greek given name.
Which one should you use?
Ματθαίος is the standard masculine form of the name, while Μάθιου is a transliterated version.
How do you pronounce it?
The name has three syllables with the stress on the second syllable: /matˈθe.os/ (Matthaíos).
Did you know?
- The Greek name Ματθαίος is linked to the word δώρο, meaning 'gift'. This reflects the Hebrew root of the name, which translates to 'gift of God'.
- The Greek spelling Ματθαίος contains a consonant cluster τθ that is rare in modern Greek words but preserved here due to its biblical origin.
- The name Ματθαίος is a learned borrowing from the Ancient Greek Ματθαῖος, which was originally an adaptation of the Hebrew name 'Mattityahu'.
Examples in context
- Χαίρετε, είμαι ο Ματθαίος.Hello, I am Matthew.
- Ο Ματθαίος είναι καλός φίλος.O Mattheos einai kalos filos.Matthew is a good friend.
Example conversation
George and Eleni are talking about a mutual acquaintance.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΈχεις δει τον Ματθαίο σήμερα;Echeis dei ton Matthaio simera?Have you seen Matthew today?
- Ελένη EleniΌχι, δεν τον έχω συναντήσει.Ochi, den ton echo synantisei.No, I haven't met him.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΟ Ματθαίος έπρεπε να έρθει εδώ.O Matthaios eprepe na erthei edo.Matthew was supposed to come here.
- Ελένη EleniΊσως είναι αργός πάλι.Isos einai argos pali.Maybe he is late again.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “matthew” translations and entries Ματθαίος, Μάθιου, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ματθαίος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
