Matya: meaning of the Hebrew name

מַתְיָא

Pronounced MAT-yah

Meaning of Matya

Matya is a short Aramaic form of Matityahu, which means gift of God. It was the name of the early sage Rabbi Matya ben Charash.

Matya in Hebrew

Matya is written מתיא in Hebrew (with vowel points: מַתְיָא). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • מMem
  • תTav
  • יYod
  • אAlef

Gematria value: 451 (Mem 40 + Tav 400 + Yod 10 + Alef 1)

About the name

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginAramaic
  • Meaninggift of God
  • PronunciationMAT-yah
  • Hebrewמתיא
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Matya was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.

Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.

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Questions about Matya

What does the name Matya mean?

Matya is a short Aramaic form of Matityahu, which means gift of God. It was the name of the early sage Rabbi Matya ben Charash.

How do you pronounce Matya?

Matya is pronounced MAT-yah in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Matya in Hebrew?

Matya is written מתיא in Hebrew (with vowel points: מַתְיָא).

What is the gematria of Matya?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מתיא adds up to 451 (Mem 40 + Tav 400 + Yod 10 + Alef 1).

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This name in Hebrew: מתיא