Indian name meaning
Matthew
♂ BoyMat·thew · 2 syllables
A gift of God
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
- Also spelled
- Mathew
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| M | a | t | t | h | e | w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
4 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 5 + 5 + 6 = 29, then 2 + 9 = 11, then 1 + 1 = 2. So Matthew carries the name number 2.
About the name Matthew
Matthew is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “A gift of God.”
Spoken aloud it is Mat·thew — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Mathew; both spellings are the same name. Matthew is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Matthew mean?
Matthew means “A gift of God.” It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Is Matthew a boy or a girl name?
Matthew is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Matthew?
Matthew is of Hebrew origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce Matthew?
Matthew has 2 syllables and is said as Mat·thew.
What are the other spellings of Matthew?
Matthew is also commonly spelled Mathew. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Matthew?
In the Chaldean system, Matthew has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Matthew a common name in India?
Matthew does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Matthew?
For a sister to Matthew, families often stay within the same Hebrew naming tradition — Magdalene, Maria, Miriam or Ruth all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Matthew?
Andrew or Bartholomew share Matthew's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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