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Slovene, Croatian, Serbian

Matija

Unisex
Meaning

Matija means gift of God.

Demographic Rank #93 in US Census
Trend Status 📈 Rising

Pronunciation & Sound Metrics

Phonetic Ma-Ti-Ja
Syllables 3
Starting Sound M
Linguistics & Script

Etymological & Phonetic Roots for Matija

Aa
IPA Notation /mʌtɪjʌ/
Transliteration Matija
Root Representation Matija
Script Form Matija
Pythagorean Numerology

Destiny Number for Matija

9 Ruling
Ruling Archetype

The Philanthropist (Ruling Number 9)

Core Personality Traits
Generosity Idealism Creativity

Name Specifications

Origin / Region Slovene, Croatian, Serbian
Category Croatian
Gender Unisex
Name Length 6 Letters
Family Matching

Sibling & Twin Name Combinations for Matija

👦 Brother Name Ideas

Adrijan A variant of Adrij, meaning "one who belongs to the Mountains". Alojz Alojz means Famous Warrior. Alojzije Alojzije means famous warrior.

👧 Sister Name Ideas

Adrijana Adrijana means croatian variant of Adriana or From Adria. Agata Agata means good or agate. Agneza A lovely baby name of Croatian origin, traditionally chosen for girls.

✨ Twin Name Pairs

Matija & Ma'evehpota'e Girl
Ma'evehpota'e means red leaf woman.
Matija & Ma'ome Boy
Ma'ome means ice.
Matija & Ma'tano Boy
Ma'tano means bowstring.
Rhythm & Flow

Recommended Middle Names for Matija

MatijaAaren
Aaren means exalted, lofty, inspired, high mountain, or light bringer.1 Syllables
MatijaAavya
Aavya means belonging to a sheep, woollen, or obstruction.1 Syllables
MatijaAbia
Abia means God is my father, yahweh is my father, or my father.1 Syllables
MatijaAbiah
A lovely baby name of Biblical origin, traditionally chosen for children.1 Syllables
Aesthetic Metrics

Phonetic Rhythm & Rhyming Endings for Matija

Rhythm Cadence

Trochaic (Balanced Double Stress)

Calculated phonetic stress pattern optimized for natural spoken flow and surname integration.

Rhyming Suffix Matches
Alija Alojzija Amalija Anamarija
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Data Provenance & Trust Disclosure

Verified etymological & census data for Matija

Dataset Version 2.4 | Audited Aug 2026
Primary Source Classical Etymological Lexicons
Review Status Editorial Board Verified
Classification Slovene, Croatian, Serbian Naming Standard
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Matija

What does the name Matija mean?▼

The name Matija means "Matija means gift of God.".

What is the origin and category of the name Matija?▼

The name Matija has origins in Slovene, Croatian, Serbian naming customs and is categorized under Croatian.

How do you pronounce Matija?▼

The name Matija is pronounced Ma-Ti-Ja (/mʌtɪjʌ/) with 3 syllables.

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