Mathais

Matthias is a masculine given name of Latin origin that means "gift of God." It is composed of the elements mat- meaning "gift" and -thias which signifies "of God." The name Matthias is associated with Saint Matthias, one of the Twelve Apostles who was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot after his betrayal of Jesus Christ. According to biblical accounts, Matthias was considered for this role along with Joseph Barsabbas, but ultimately it was Matthias who was selected through a casting of lots. Throughout history, many individuals have been named Matthias in honor of the saint or as an expression of faith and hope. Some notable bearers of this name include Matthias Corvinus, also known as Matthias I, who ruled Hungary from 1458 to 1490, and Matthias Jourdan, a French painter active during the late 17th century. Today, Matthias remains a popular choice for parents seeking a strong and meaningful name for their sons. Its variants include Mathias, Matthieu (French), Matteo (Italian), and Mattias (Swedish).