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Matías

Matías is a given name of Spanish origin, a form of the name Matthew. It derives from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning “gift of Yahweh” or “gift of the Lord.” In Spanish-speaking regions, Matías is a common name for boys and is sometimes shortened in informal use to Mati. Variants include Mathias and Matthias in other languages, and Mateo is a related name in Spanish that shares the same root.

The name is widely used across Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. In Portuguese, the form Matias is

Notable people named Matías include Argentine footballer and manager Matías Almeyda and Chilean footballer Matías Fernández,

common
and
typically
written
without
an
accent,
while
in
Spanish
it
appears
as
Matías
with
an
accent
on
the
i.
The
name
has
remained
popular
in
countries
with
strong
Christian
traditions,
and
it
travels
through
immigration
and
cultural
exchange
to
other
regions
as
well.
among
others
in
sports,
arts,
and
public
life.
In
contemporary
times,
Matías
remains
a
popular
choice
in
Spanish-speaking
communities
and
is
found
in
literature,
media,
and
popular
culture
around
the
world.