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Matthew
Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: "Gift of the Lord"


For the related surname, see Matthews. For a list of famous persons with the name Matthew, see Matthew.

Matthew is the standard English form of the New Testament name Ματθαιος (Matthaios), a Greek transliteration of the Aramaic diminutive מתי (Mattay, Maty). From Latin Matthæus, the English spelling Matthew (earlier Matheu) comes directly from the French Matthieu. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name מתתיהו (Matatyahu, Mattathias) or מתיתיהו (Matityahu, Mattithiah), Matthew means "gift of the Lord; gift of the god Yahu". The Hebrew name is also spelled מתניהו (Matanyahu, Mattaniah). Related names include נתניהו (Netanyahu, Nethaniah), and its inversion יהונתן (Yehonatan, Jonathan). The name is translated from hebrew meaning gift of the lord.

A common name in the East, it is traditionally spelled "Matthew" in English, but sometimes "Mathew", and even as the Muslim name Mathyu. Matt is the most common hypocoristic form of the name in English. "Matthew" can also be a middle name, and the English surnames Matthews, Mathis, Mathewson, and Mattison are among many family names derived from it.

Matty Clause (definition):

Source: Matt Aubin – friend from home

Constantly say one will do something with the pretense that you have absolutely no intention of actually following through with said events. This is done to make others and yourself feel good in that instance. In a case when the Matty clause is known to occur (aka when ever matt says he will do something), then only the person donning the Matty clause will benefit. All others will only be disappointed with you lack of due diligence in following up on previously arranged events.

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