Origin:
Biblical
English
Hebrew
Scottish
Shakespearean
Spanish
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Gift of the Lord. In the bible Mathew was one of the 12 apostles. He wrote the first gospel account of the life of Jesus.
Soul Urge:People with the name Matthew have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Expression:People with the name Matthew tend to be passionate, compassionate, intuitive, romantic, and to have magnetic personalities. They are usually humanitarian, broadminded and generous, and tend to follow professions where they can serve humanity. Because they are so affectionate and giving, they may be imposed on. They are romantic and easily fall in love, but may be easily hurt and are sometimes quick-tempered.