Origin and Meaning of Math

Gift of God

Origin: Hebrew - Derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, which means 'gift of God' or 'gift from God'. The name is often shortened to 'Math' or 'Matt'.

• Math is a masculine name commonly used in various cultures, particularly in Jewish communities.
• The name Math is often associated with the New Testament figure Matthew, who was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.
• Notable bearers of the name include American basketball player Mathias Lessort and Danish footballer Mathias Zanka Jørgensen.
• While Math is not among the top-ranking names in contemporary usage, its variants like Matthew and Matthias remain popular in various cultures.
• Related names include Matthew, Matthias, Matteo (Italian), and Mateo (Spanish).