Maitiu - Name meaning, Popularity, Personality, and More

Maitiu name Meaning and Dictionary

Name

Maitiu

Name Meaning

"Maitiu" This name derives from the Hebrew name “Mattithyâh / Mattithyâhû,” transliterated into Greek as “Mattathías (Ματταθίας),” which was shortened to “Matthaîos (Ματθαῖος),” meaning “gift of the lord, gift of Yahweh.” 1) It was first named to Saint Matthew, who was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus in Christian theology and is the author of the Gospel of Matthew. The name Matthew became popular during the Middle Ages in North-West Europe and appeared in many European languages. The name has been very common throughout the English-speaking world since the 1970s. The feast day is traditionally celebrated on September 21 (Catholic Church) or November 16 (Orthodox Church) in memory of Saint Matthew, Apostle, and Evangelist. 2) Matthew of Albano († 1134) was a French Benedictine monk and Cardinal and papal legate. He is a Catholic saint. 3) Matteo Maria Boiardo (1434–1494) was an Italian Renaissance poet. According to the United States Social Security card applications in 2016, the name Matthew ranked 15th out of the top 100 names chosen by parents for their baby boys.

Definition

It is the surname of Irish origin.

Pronunciations

Mai-tiu
maitiu

Syllable

Maitiu Syllable count: There are 3 syllables in the name Maitiu

Maitiu Overview and Analysis

Maitiu Gender statistics

The name Maitiu is typically used for Boys. Its a Masculine name with clear gender identification.

Popularity of the name Maitiu

The name Maitiu is classified as Very rare and ranked at the 42,501th most popular name in the Namedary database.

Country-Specific Popularity and Ranking of the Name Emma
Country	In-Country Rank	Population Share
United Kingdom	22,914	0%
United States	55,660	0%
Australia	65,378	0%
New Zealand	76,221	0%
Canada	118,305	0%

Where to find Maitiu?

The name Maitiu is predominantly found in United Kingdom (UK), particularly in the state of Northern Ireland (NI), where it constitutes 0.001% of the total population.

Maitiu Usage Trend Over Time

In recent years, the trend of using the name Maitiu has been static and not widely adopted when choosing names for babies. The name Maitiu was most used in 2014 with a usage rate of 42.86%. It was least used in 1987 with a usage rate of 14.29%.

To enhance readability, percentage is rounded up. Values less than 0.0015% have been omitted.
The data is carefully curated from authentic human sources and thoroughly analyzed from a wide range of sources.

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Names with a Similar Sound to Maitiu

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Origin and History of the name Maitiu

This name derives from the Hebrew name “Mattithyâh / Mattithyâhû”, transliterated into Greek as “Mattathías (Ματταθίας)”, which was shortened to “Matthaîos (Ματθαῖος)”, meaning “gift of the lord, gift of Yahweh”.

1) It was first named to Saint Matthew, who was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus in Christian theology and is the author of the Gospel of Matthew.

The name Matthew became popular during the Middle Ages in North-West Europe and appeared in many European languages.

The name has been very common throughout the English-speaking world since the 1970s.

The feast day is traditionally celebrated on September 21 (Catholic Church) or November 16 (Orthodox Church) in memory of Saint Matthew, Apostle, and Evangelist.

2) Matthew of Albano († 1134) was a French Benedictine monk and Cardinal and papal legate.

He is a Catholic saint.3) Matteo Maria Boiardo (1434–1494) was an Italian Renaissance poet.

According to the United States Social Security card applications in 2016, the name Matthew ranked 15th out of the top 100 names chosen by parents for their baby boys.

Maitiu in Numerology

Maitiu: Name to Numerology Conversion
M	A	I	T	I	U
	1	9		9	3
4			2

Applying the rules of numerology (Pythagorean numerology):

Soul Number (Heart's Desire Number): Number 22
Expression Number (Personality Number): Number 6
Destiny Number (Life Path Number): Number 1

Conclusions about the name Maitiu

Should you named your son Maitiu?

According to the gender statistics, the name Maitiu is strongly associated with boys. This is because the name Maitiu is most commonly given to boys. As a result, people will generally assume that a baby named Maitiu is a boy.

Maitiu is a gender-appropriate name for a son. However, it is not a gender-appropriate name for a daughter.

Is Maitiu a good name?

Venturing into the realm of three-syllable names, The name Maitiu stands out with its unique beauty. While less common than one- or two-syllable names, these names exude elegance and sophistication, making them a perfect choice for parents seeking a name that truly stands apart.

What are the Pros and Cons of the name Maitiu?

Pros of the name Maitiu:

Uniqueness: Your child will probably be the only one or one of a few people with their name, which can make them feel special and unique.
Potential for creativity: You have the freedom to choose a name that is truly unique and reflects your child's personality.
May not become dated: If Maitiu has not changed in popularity for a long time, it is unlikely to go out of style.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to name your child Maitiu is a personal one. There is no right or wrong answer. Consider all of the factors listed above, and make the decision that you and your partner feel is best for your child.