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Mattathias

Mattathias is an Aramaic variation of Matthew. The meaning of Mattathias is the 'gift of God'. Mattathias is derived from the Hebrew name Mattathaigh. It has two Latin forms, Matthaeus and Mathaeus. In the Bible, Matthias is the apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot after he betrayed Jesus. It is taken from the Bible, a name with spiritual and biblical significance. The name Mattathais got its recognition after Mattathias Ben Johanan, a Jewish priest (usually referred to as Kohen at the time) who lived from 166-165 BC, bore the name. Mattathias helped spark the Maccabean Revolt against the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire.

Gender

Boy

Origin

Aramaic

Numerology

M is for mirth, your laughter.

A is for affirm, the certainty of knowledge.

T is for treasure, of your friendship.

T is for traditional, somewhat old fashioned.

A is for acquaintance, the many friends you know.

T is for tasteful, the way you communicate.

H is for happiness, you always bring.

I is for inspire, others seek your guidance.

A is for affirm, the certainty of knowledge.

S is for superb, a great attitude about life.

Lucky

Mattathias lucky number is 4.

In numerology, 4 has an earthy-energy and is centered around fortifying its roots. 4 adamantly believes in the physical world and knows that investing in a solid infrastructure is necessary for building a lasting legacy. Practical, hardworking, and responsible, the vibration of the number 4 is focused on creating logical systems that can support scalable growth.

Famous People Named Mattathias

  • Ambrosius Christoffersen Stub Danish poet
  • Mattathias was a Priest and father of the Maccabees in the story of Hanukkah
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