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Matthias - What does it mean?

Definition of 'Matthias'

English

Proper noun

(en-proper noun)
  • The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. (biblical character)
  • , derived from the same source as Matthew.
  • Quotations

    * : Acts 1:26 : *: And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias ; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

    Usage notes

    In several European languages, the equivalents of rather than Matthew are preferred as given names.

    Similar to 'Matthias'

    Matthews, Muwahhids, Mathews, Meadows