Find out how popular the first name Matiya has been for the last 1 years (from 2012 to 2012) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Matiya by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Matiya is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2012, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Matiya.

The history of the first name Matiya

The name Matiya is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew language, where it is derived from the biblical name Mattityahu, meaning "gift of God." This name can be traced back to ancient times, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the Old Testament.

In the Book of Ezra, one of the earliest references to the name Matiya is found in the form of Mattithiah, who was a Levite and one of the leaders of the people during the return from the Babylonian exile. This suggests that the name was already in use during the 5th century BCE.

Another notable historical figure with the name Matiya was Matityahu, a Jewish priest and father of the Maccabees, who led a revolt against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE. This uprising, known as the Maccabean Revolt, played a crucial role in the preservation of Jewish culture and traditions.

During the Middle Ages, the name Matiya continued to be used within Jewish communities across Europe. One prominent individual bearing this name was Matiya ben Moshe, a 14th-century philosopher and commentator on the work of Maimonides, who lived in Spain.

In the Islamic world, the name Matiya has also been in use, though its origins and meaning may differ slightly. One notable figure with this name was Matiya al-Qurtubi, a 9th-century Muslim scholar and jurist from Cordoba, Spain, known for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence.

In more recent times, the name Matiya has been found in various cultures and communities around the world. Notable individuals include Matiya Anandan, an Indian politician and member of the Lok Sabha from Tamil Nadu, who lived in the late 20th century, and Matiya Edries, a former Surinamese footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s.

While the name Matiya has its roots in ancient Hebrew and has been present throughout history in various cultures, its meaning and significance have remained closely tied to the concept of a divine gift or blessing.

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