מתיתיהו

Matityahu is an ancient and impressive Hebrew name that appears in the Bible and carries profound spiritual meaning. The name is composed of two parts: 'matat' meaning 'gift' or 'giving', and 'yah' or 'yahu' which is a name of God. The complete meaning of the name is 'gift of God' or 'given by God'. This is a name that expresses deep gratitude to divine providence and sees the newborn child as a precious gift from the Creator. Several figures bearing this name appear in the Bible, the most prominent being Matityahu son of Yochanan the priest, who was the first of the Hasmoneans and the spiritual leader of the revolt against the Greek-Seleucid rule. Matityahu the priest from the city of Modi'in was the one who ignited the flame of rebellion in 167 BCE, when he refused to offer sacrifices to Greek idols and killed the Greek emissary who tried to force this upon the Jews. This act of heroism marked the turning point that led to the Hasmonean revolt and the miracle of Hanukkah. Although Matityahu himself did not live to see the completion of the revolt, he laid the foundations for the war of liberation led by his sons, primarily Judah the Maccabee. Matityahu's figure symbolizes steadfast faith, courage, and the strength to resist spiritual oppression. The name Matityahu carries with it a legacy of holiness, self-sacrifice, and spiritual leadership. It expresses the deep connection between man and his Creator, and the recognition that all life is a divine gift. In the past, the name was common among priestly and pious families, and today it is considered a traditional and rare name that gives its bearer a unique historical identity. The name recalls the great periods of the Jewish people and connects younger generations to a rich heritage of spiritual heroism and faith. Parents who choose this name express a desire to give their son a profound identity woven with the values of Jewish tradition and recognition of the uniqueness of every soul as a divine gift.

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Mattathias | Matthew | Mattityahu

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1 Maccabees 2:19-20 - Then Mattathias answered and spoke with a loud voice: Though all the nations that are under the king's dominion obey him, and fall away every one from the religion of their fathers, yet will I and my sons and my brethren walk in the covenant of our fathers

In Kabbalah, the name Matityahu represents the special connection between the soul and its divine source. The word 'gift' alludes to the descent of the soul into this world as a divine mission, carrying within it the power to illuminate darkness and bring spiritual redemption. The name expresses the principle of 'matat yah' - the gift that the Holy One, blessed be He, gives to the world through every Jewish soul.

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Mattathias Schwartz (American journalist) | Matthew Perry (actor, derived from Matityahu) | Matisyahu (American Jewish reggae singer)

מתניה | נתניה | נתנאל | יהונתן | אלנתן | מתן

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