Matteus
Meaning of Matteus
Matteus, a Latinized derivative of the Hebrew מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattityahu), literally “Gift of Yahweh,” traverses the vicissitudes of linguistic evolution from Hellenistic koine through ecclesiastical Latin to its present-day incarnations in both Swedish and English. In Swedish it is rendered mah-TEH-oos (/maˈteːʉs/), where its crisp yet mellifluous timbre reflects the clarity of Nordic phonology, while its Anglophone counterpart muh-TEE-us (/məˈtiːəs/) imparts a flowing, sonorous gravitas. Woven into the rich tapestry of Christian onomastics, Matteus evokes the evangelist whose Gospel unfurled like a scroll of golden wisdom, bestowing upon its bearers an intrinsic aura of sincerity, moral fortitude, and generous spirit. Although in the United States the name presently occupies a modest station—ten recorded births in 2024, ranking 914—it nevertheless harbors the latent potential to flourish much like an olive sapling rooted in sacred soil. In choosing Matteus, one affirms not only a venerable tradition of theological erudition and cultural continuity but also extends an aspirational promise to the generation it will adorn.
Pronunciation
Swedish
- Pronunced as mah-TEH-oos (/maˈteːʉs/)
English
- Pronunced as muh-TEE-us (/məˈtiːəs/)
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