מַתִּתְיָהוּ
Matityáhumasculine
Matthew is a male given name in Hebrew, typically rendered as מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Matityáhu). If unsure, use מַתִּתְיָהוּ. Wiktionary also lists מַתִּי (Máti).
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| מַתִּתְיָהוּ | Matityáhu | masculine |
| מַתִּי | Máti | masculine |
The name is used as a masculine given name.
Which one should you use?
מַתִּתְיָהוּ is the full formal name, while מַתִּי is a common diminutive or nickname used in casual settings.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Modern Israeli Hebrew, the name is often adapted as מַתָּי and a Sephardic variation is מָתִתְיָה.
How do you pronounce it?
Matityáhu
Did you know?
- The diminutive מַתִּי functions similarly to how 'Matt' works in English, but in Hebrew, it also sounds like the word for 'my gift'.
- The name מַתִּתְיָהוּ is a combination of the Hebrew words for 'gift' and 'Yah', a shortened form of the name of God.
- The nickname מַתִּי is so common in Israel that it often appears as a legal first name on passports rather than just a diminutive.
Examples in context
- האיש המדבר שם הוא מַתִּתְיָהוּ.The man speaking over there is Matthew.
- שמו של הילד הוא מַתִּתְיָהוּ.shmo shel hayeled hu matityahu.The boy's name is Matthew.
Example conversation
Agur and Daniel are introducing a new colleague.
- עגור Adiדניאל, תכיר את מַתִּתְיָהוּ.Daniel, takir et Mattityahu.Daniel, meet Matthew.
- דניאל Danielשלום מַתִּתְיָהוּ, נעים להכיר אותך.Shalom Mattityahu, naim lehakir otcha.Hello Matthew, nice to meet you.
- עגור Adiהוא עובד איתנו במשרד.Hu oved itanu bamisrad.He works with us in the office.
- דניאל Danielברוך הבא לצוות.Baruch haba latsvet.Welcome to the team.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “matthew” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
