Find out how popular the first name Matlin has been for the last 1 years (from 1997 to 1997) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Matlin by gender

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

For the most recent data in 1997, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Matlin.

The history of the first name Matlin

The name Matlin is a diminutive form of the Hebrew name Mattathias, which means "gift of God." It is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages, likely in the 12th or 13th century, among Jewish communities in Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Matlin can be found in a 14th-century document from the city of Krakow, Poland, where a man named Matlin ben Yitzhak is mentioned. This suggests that the name was in use among Ashkenazi Jews in Eastern Europe during that time period.

In the 15th century, a prominent rabbi named Matlin ben Shlomo Luria lived in Poland. He was a respected scholar and author of several works on Jewish law and philosophy.

During the 16th century, a man named Matlin ben Yosef was a respected member of the Jewish community in Venice, Italy. He was a successful merchant and philanthropist, known for his charitable contributions to the local synagogue and the poor.

In the 17th century, a Jewish physician named Matlin ben Eliezer practiced medicine in the city of Amsterdam, Netherlands. He was renowned for his expertise in treating various illnesses and his dedication to his patients.

Another notable figure with the name Matlin was a 19th-century rabbi from Hungary named Matlin ben Shmuel Schreiber. He was a renowned scholar and author of several commentaries on the Talmud and other Jewish texts.

While the name Matlin has its roots in the Jewish tradition, it has been adopted by people of various backgrounds and cultures over time. However, its original meaning and association with the Hebrew name Mattathias remain an integral part of its history.

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