Matisyahu

Matisyahu Meaning & Origin

About Matisyahu
The name "Matisyahu" is of Hebrew origin and has a biblical significance. It is derived from the Hebrew words "Matityahu" or "Mattathias," which mean "gift of God" or "gift from Yahweh." In Jewish tradition, Matisyahu is a notable figure who led a rebellion against the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire in the second century BCE, ultimately reclaiming the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. The name Matisyahu carries connotations of divine favor and strength, symbolizing a connection to God and the potential for great leadership.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Matisyahu are male.

Matisyahu Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MTSH
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M03020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 T IH1 S IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/matisyahu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MTSH', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Matisyahu in Braille

Here's how to represent Matisyahu in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Matisyahu in braille

How to Spell the Name Matisyahu in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Matisyahu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Matisyahu in sign language

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