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Ματθαιος (Matthaios) is the Greek form at the root of Matthias. This Greek form itself comes from the Aramaic name Mattityahu. Mattityahu breaks down into two parts: "Mattan," meaning "gift," and "Yahu," a shortened form referring to the Hebrew God. Therefore, the literal meaning of Mattityahu, and by extension Matthias, is "gift of God." The Greek adaptation, Matthaios, involved typical sound shifts when borrowing from Semitic languages. Matthias appears in the New Testament as the apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. This biblical association contributed significantly to its spread throughout Christendom. The name gained popularity in Europe during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. It remains a common name in many European countries, particularly Germany and Scandinavia. Variations include Matthew, Mattia (Italian), and Mateo (Spanish). Common diminutives are Matt and Matty.