Mathias (en. Mathias)
/ma.tjas/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A common male first name in France.
Mathias is a name often given to boys.
Mathias est un nom souvent donné aux garçons.
Variant of the name Matthieu, of Hebrew origin.
Mathias is a modern version of the name Matthieu.
Mathias est une version moderne du prénom Matthieu.
Can refer to a kind and generous person.
He is known to be a Mathias always ready to help.
Il est connu pour être un Mathias toujours prêt à aider.
Etymology
Derived from the Hebrew 'Mattityahu', meaning 'gift of God'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Mathias to the rescue
An expression used to designate someone who helps quickly in a difficult situation.
Mathias à la rescousse
To have a heart of Mathias
To be a generous and caring person.
Avoir un cœur de Mathias
Related Words
Matthieu
Hebrew first name, one of Jesus' apostles.
Matthieu
Matthias
Another derivative of the same Hebrew-origin name.
Matthias
Mati
Affectionate diminutive of Mathias.
Mati
Slang Meanings
Used to describe a generous and helpful person.
This friend is really a Mathias, he never refuses to help!
Cet ami est vraiment un Mathias, il ne refuse jamais d'aider!
Used to describe someone as nice.
She is so Mathias, always there for others.
Elle est trop Mathias, toujours là pour les autres.