Meaning of the name: Mattithiah, same as Mattathias. Related names are:
Justus, Barsabas, and
Joseph. The translations of Matthias in 87 languages of the Bible are illustrated in the
ichthys
below, from
Matías in Spanish to
Mathias in Rundi!
And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. (ACT 1:23)
And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. (ACT 1:26)