Matthias

Pronunciation

• IPA: /məˈθaɪəs/

Origin

From Latin Matthias, from Ancient Greek Ματθαῖος, from Hebrew מַתִּתְיָהוּ.

Full definition of Matthias

Proper noun

1. The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. biblical character
2. , derived from the same source as Matthew.

Usage notes

In several European languages, the equivalents of Matthias rather than Matthew are preferred as given names.