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Matthew

A form of Matthaios

Matthaios, Matthew, in English

It keeps the same day as the name it comes from — everything below is that name’s.

Key facts

Matthaios at a glance

Name day
16 November
This year · 2026
Monday, 16 November
Next year · 2027
Tuesday, 16 November

Variations

Forms & nicknames of the name

One name takes many forms — the formal, the everyday, the affectionate, and the spellings that travelled abroad. Each has its own page here, and all share the same day.

Greek forms

English & romanised

Matthaios you are hereMatthew

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Iconography

Matthaios in sacred art

DepictingHoly Apostle and Evangelist Matthew

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