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Mathias

Name Meaning:

German and Scandinavian form of Matthias (Greek form of Hebrew Mattityahu, "gift of God").

Noteable Namesakes

Matthias Grünewald (Painter); Mathias Cormann (Politician); Mathias Boe (Badminton Player)

Origin

Hebrew/German/Scandinavian

Popularity

US: #454, UK: #403

Variations/Nicknames

Matthias; Matt; Thias; Ties

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