Matiu

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Variation of Matthew, meaning "gift of God" or "gift of Yahweh"
Popularity
Matiu is not a popular name outside of New Zealand, where it ranks in the top 100 baby names for boys.

cartoon of the name Matiu
Cartoon of Matiu

Matiu Name meanings & History

Variation of Matthew, meaning "gift of God" or "gift of Yahweh". Picard and Gascon form of Matthew. Matiu is traditionally used as a first name for boys in Maori culture.

Zodiac Sign of Matiu: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Matiu:

M: Mommy,Memorabilia,Mushy,Manipulative,Mother,Memory,Maternal

A: Angry,Action,Argumentative,Ambitious,Aggressive,Assertive

T: Touchy,Truth,Tacky,Tireless,Talkative,Doubting Thomas,Testy

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

U: Utopia,Unity,Undermining,Understanding,Universality

Matiu is:

  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strong name
  • a Unintellectual name

Famous People

Matiu Ratana (New Zealand-born British police officer)

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