Find out how popular the first name Matthea has been for the last 1 years (from 2008 to 2008) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Matthea by gender

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

For the most recent data in 2008, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Matthea.

The history of the first name Matthea

The name Matthea has its origins in the Greek language and culture, tracing back to ancient times. It is a feminine form of the name Matthew, which is derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning "gift of God."

Matthea was not a widely used name in ancient Greece, but it did appear in some historical records and texts. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Plutarch, who lived in the 1st century AD. He mentions a woman named Matthea who was a priestess in the temple of Artemis at Ephesus.

In the Middle Ages, the name Matthea gained some popularity among Christian communities, particularly in regions with strong Greek cultural influences. During this time, it was sometimes associated with the biblical figure Matthew the Apostle, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus.

One notable historical figure with the name Matthea was Matthea of Constantinople, a Byzantine noblewoman who lived in the 11th century. She was the daughter of the Byzantine Emperor Constantine IX Monomachos and played a significant role in the political intrigues of the Byzantine court.

Another prominent Matthea was Matthea of Saxony, a German princess who lived in the 13th century. She was the daughter of Duke Albert I of Saxony and married Henry II, Margrave of Meissen, becoming a powerful and influential figure in the region.

In the world of literature, the name Matthea appears in the works of the ancient Greek poet Sappho, who lived in the 6th century BC. One of her poems mentions a woman named Matthea, although little is known about her identity.

It is worth mentioning that the name Matthea has also been used in various forms and spellings throughout history, such as Matthia, Matthaya, and Mattheia, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of different regions and time periods.

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