Matthaeus
[matˈtʰae̯.ʊs]masculine
The English name Matthew is translated into Latin as Matthaeus.
Matthaeus is used as a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Did you know?
- In Latin contexts, Matthaeus is often associated with the 'tax collector' because of the Gospel of Matthew, where the author is described as a 'publicanus' before following Jesus.
- The name Matthaeus is an ancient linguistic traveler, beginning as a Hebrew phrase meaning 'gift of the Lord' before being adapted into Greek and finally into Latin.
- While Matthaeus is the nominative form, in Latin sentences the name often changes to Matthaei or Matthaeo depending on whether the person is the owner or the recipient of an action.
Examples in context
- Evangelium Secundum MatthaeumGospel of Matthew
- Matthaeus est amicus meus.Matthew is my friend.
- Num Matthaeus adest?Is Matthew present?
- Matthaeus librum legit.Matthew is reading a book.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking for a classmate in a hallway.
- LuciaVisne videre Matthaeum?Do you want to see Matthaeus?
- QuintusIta, ubi est is?Yes, where is he?
- LuciaMatthaeus in horto est.Matthaeus is in the garden.
- QuintusGratias tibi, Lucia.Thank you, Lucia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “matthew” translations and entries Matthaeus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Matthaeus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
