Name meaning
Matheus
means “gift of God”
- Origin
- Hebrew, via Portuguese
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Brazilian, Portuguese
- Spellings
- Matheus · Mateus · Matthew
- Say it
- mah-TEH-oos
- Letters
- 7
Researched meaning
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Matheus is the Brazilian Portuguese form of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, gift of God. It has been one of the most popular boys' names in Brazil.
Roots
From Hebrew Mattiṯyāhū (gift of God).
Where it is used
Matthew and Mateus are related.
Matheus name FAQ
What does the name Matheus mean?
Matheus means “gift of God”. From Hebrew Mattiṯyāhū (gift of God).
Where does the name Matheus come from?
Matheus is of Hebrew, via Portuguese origin. Today it is used in Brazilian, Portuguese families.
How do you pronounce Matheus?
Matheus is usually pronounced mah-TEH-oos.
Is Matheus a boy's or a girl's name?
Matheus is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Matheus?
Related spellings and forms include Mateus, Matthew.
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Sources
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