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Mattis Haetta
Mattis is a male given name, a Norwegian form of Matthew (name), Matthew, and also a short form for Matthias. Notable people with the name include: Given name * Mattis Hætta (1959–2022), Norwegian singer * Mattis Mathiesen (1924–2010), Norwegian photographer and film director * Mattis Næss (born 1973), Norwegian sprint canoer Last name * Anne Tamar-Mattis, American attorney, human rights advocate, and founder of interACT * Dwayne Mattis (born 1981), professional footballer * Everton Mattis (born 1957), cricketer * Guilherme Mattis (born 1990), football player * James Mattis (born 1950), American general and former Secretary of Defense * Peter Mattis, computer programmer * Ralph Mattis (1890–1960), baseball player * Sam Mattis (born 1994), athlete * Shane Mattis (born 1980), professional goalkeeper from Jamaica * Tyesha Mattis (born 1999), British artistic gymnast See also * ''Mattis v Pollock'', English tort law case * Mattis Point, Newfoundland and Labrador {{disambi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matthew (name)
Matthew is an English language male given name. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name "" (''Matityahu'') which means "Gift of Yahweh". Etymology The Hebrew name "" (Matityahu) was transliterated into Greek to "Ματταθίας" (''Mattathias''). It was subsequently shortened to Greek "Ματθαῖος" (''Matthaios''); this was Latinised as ''Matthaeus'', which became ''Matthew'' in English. The popularity of the name is due to Matthew the Apostle who, in Christian tradition, is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the author of the Gospel of Matthew. Maiú and Maidiú were both a borrowing of the name Matthew among the Anglo-Normans settlers in Ireland. Maitiú is the most common Irish form of the name. Matthew is also used as an anglicisation of the Irish name '' Mathúin'' (meaning "bear"). Popularity The name Matthew became popular during the Middle Ages in Northwest Europe, and has been very common throughout the English-speaking world. In Ireland, Matthew was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |