Mattaniah
given name · Latin script
Meaning: Mattaniah's inclusion in the list in Ezra 10 signifies the personal cost of national repentance and covenant renewal in post-exilic Judaism
Recorded for both men and women· direction only, no split published
(measured from records)Officially recorded in 3 countries · latest register: St Kitts & Nevis, 2026
Mattaniah is a given name used for both men and women, written in the Latin script, most frequently recorded in the United States.
- NLNetherlands
- NGNigeria
- USUnited States
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Meaning & origin
(measured from records)Mattaniah's inclusion in the list in Ezra 10 signifies the personal cost of national repentance and covenant renewal in post-exilic Judaism. His action represents the difficult but decisive steps taken by the community to separate from foreign influences and rededicate themselves to the laws of God, emphasizing that faithfulness required tangible, personal sacrifice.
Cited for this meaning 1
- Biblical Names Compiled Database
Attested across 13 languages in the etymology graph.
Where in the world
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Other recorded senses
(measured from records)Mattaniah is also recorded in 5 other lexicons, as a different name or as an ordinary word. These are senses of the spelling, not of the name above.
Mattaniah's inclusion in the list in Ezra 10 illustrates the post-exilic community's struggle to maintain covenant purity and obedience to God's laws. His participation in the reforms signifies a personal and communal act of repentance and renewal, emphasizing that holiness sometimes required costly obedience to restore fellowship with God.
as a nameBiblical Names Compiled Database
Mattaniah is a biblical Hebrew name meaning "gift of God". Borne by several figures in the Old Testament, it carries a deep spiritual significance, reflecting divine favor and grace. While less common today, it is sometimes chosen by parents seeking a traditional name with a rich historical and religious background.
as a nameBiblical Names Compiled Database
A biblical Hebrew name meaning "gift of God," Mattaniah has a rich history associated with musical talent and religious service in the court of King David. It's a unique and meaningful choice for a boy, reflecting divine favor and a heritage of worship.
as a nameBiblical Names Compiled Database
The name Mattaniah signifies a gift from God, reflecting a common theme in Hebrew names that express gratitude and divine favor. His role as a leader of thanksgiving and prayer in the restored temple embodies the living expression of his name's meaning.
as a nameBiblical Names Compiled Database
A classic biblical name, Mattaniah means 'gift of Yahweh' in Hebrew. It belonged to a faithful Levite musician who led the people in songs of thanksgiving in Jerusalem. The name is associated with musical talent, leadership, and religious devotion.
as a nameBiblical Names Compiled Database
Ordered by how much of this spelling's record each language holds, so a sense from a language the name is barely used in sits last rather than first.
Evidence
(measured from records)3 registers and reference works attest this spelling, across 3 countries.
| Country | Register | Year | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | SSA — National Baby Names (1880–present) | 2024 | 8 | — |
| US United States | SSA — National Baby Names (1880–present) | 2021 | 7 | — |
| US United States | SSA — National Baby Names (1880–present) | 2025 | 5 | — |
| US United States | SSA — National Baby Names (1880–present) | 2019 | 5 | — |
| US United States | SSA — National Baby Names (1880–present) | 2007 | 5 | — |
| GY Guyana | Guyana — Official List of Electors July 2025 | 2025 | 2 | #592 |
| KN St. Kitts & Nevis | St Kitts & Nevis — Register of Electors 2026 | 2026 | 1 | #110 |
Register rows as of the 2026-10-09 data build.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the name Mattaniah mean, and where does it come from?
- Mattaniah's inclusion in the list in Ezra 10 signifies the personal cost of national repentance and covenant renewal in post-exilic Judaism. Recorded by Biblical Names Compiled Database.
- What are other forms of the name Mattaniah?
- In the etymology graph, Matthew, Matt and Matias are forms of the same name in other languages.
- Is Mattaniah a male or female name?
- Mattaniah is recorded for both men and women. We don't publish a percentage split: a record's gender belongs to the person and is attached to every given name on that record, so names in cultures where a name string also carries a parent's or spouse's given name pick up large cross-gender counts.
- In which country does Mattaniah have the most bearers?
- Mattaniah is most frequently recorded in the United States.
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Cite this page Mondonomo, “Mattaniah”. Data snapshot 2026-10-13.