Matteüs

See also: Matteus

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Etymology

Ultimately from Matthaeus, from Koine Greek Ματθαῖος (Matthaîos), several figures in the New Testament including the apostle Matthew, from Hebrew מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattiṯyāhū), from מַתָּנַת (“gift, reward”) + יהוה (“YHWH, God”). Doublet of Matthijs and Mattias. Compare French Matthieu and Matthias.

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Proper noun

Matteüs ?

1. (biblical) Matthew, the apostle and several minor figures
2. (biblical) Short for evangelie naar Matteüs, the Gospel of Matthew.