Maitiú
masculine
The English name Matthew is translated into Irish as Maitiú. Wiktionary also lists Maitias and Mathúin.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Irish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Maitiú | masculine | |
| Maitias | masculine | |
| Mathúin | /mˠaˈhuːnʲ/ (Munster) /ˈmˠahuːnʲ/ (Connacht) |
masculine |
All provided forms are masculine given names meaning Matthew.
Which one should you use?
Maitiú is the standard modern Irish form of the name used in contemporary contexts, while Maitias is an alternative form. Mathúin is also a masculine form of the name.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Ulster, Maitias is used as an alternate formal variation of the name.
Did you know?
- While Maitiú translates the biblical name Matthew, the Irish form Mathúin actually comes from the word for 'bear'.
- Irish often maintains both a biblical version of a name, like Maitiú, and an indigenous Gaelic version, like Mathúin, for the same English equivalent.
- In Irish naming traditions, the name Mathúin represents a distinct linguistic evolution separate from the Greek and Hebrew roots of Maitiú.
Examples in context
- Bhí Maitiú anseo ar maidin.Matthew was here this morning.
- An bhfuil Maitiú sa seomra?Is Matthew in the room?
Example conversation
Aoife and Cian are talking about a friend at a cafe.
- CianAn bhfuil Maitiú anseo?Is Matthew here?
- AoifeNíl Maitiú anseo anois.Matthew is not here now.
- CianAn bhfuil sé ag obair?Is he working?
- AoifeTá Maitiú ag obair.Matthew is working.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “matthew” translations and entries Maitiú, Maitias, Mathúin, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Mathúin, mathúin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
