Matvii

Matvii is a masculine given name of Ukrainian origin. It is the Ukrainian form of Matthew, itself derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning “gift of Yahweh” or “gift of God.” In Ukrainian, the name is written as Матвій.

Variant transliterations include Matviy, Matvii, and, in other languages, Matvei or Matvej. In English-language contexts, Matvii and Matviy are common transliterations from Ukrainian, while Matvei is often used for the Russian form.

The name is used primarily in Ukraine and among Ukrainian communities abroad. It appears across generations and is found in various regions and professions within the Ukrainian-speaking world. Matvii reflects typical Slavic adaptations of the name Matthew and commonly coexists with related forms in other languages, such as Matvey in Russian or Matteo in Italian contexts.

In naming practice, Matvii is often chosen for its traditional resonance and religious associations, given Matthew’s biblical roots. Outside Ukrainian-speaking communities, the name may be less common but remains recognizable due to its connection to Matthew variants across languages.