A masculine given name of Hebrew origin; also historically the name of an apostle chosen to replace Judas.
From Hebrew 'Mattityahu' (gift of God), derived from 'mattat' (gift) and 'yahu' (God). The name entered European languages through Greek and Latin versions of biblical texts.
Matthias is one of the least-known apostles in the Bible, chosen by lottery after Jesus's crucifixion to replace Judas, making his entire role in history rest on a random drawing in ancient times.
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