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Matias First Name Meaning

Matias is a gender-neutral name of Spanish origin, meaning "Gift Of God" and derived from the ancient Hebrew name Mattitjah. It is the Portuguese version of Matthias and is popular in Latin America, especially in Argentina. The name also appears in German-speaking Europe and Scandinavian countries in various spellings such as Mathias, Mattias, Mattis, Mats, and Matti. In Finland, the name has been given to a significant number of people, with variations such as Mattias, Matthias, and Mathias. The name has been associated with a diverse range of individuals, including athletes, artists, musicians, politicians, writers, and actors. Notable figures with the name Matias include German-Chilean record producer Matias Aguayo, Finnish Formula One driver Kimi-Matias Räikkönen, and Argentinean cosmologist Matias Zaldarriaga.

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How popular Matias first name? (2000 - Now)

Historical popularity of Matias first name (1880 - Now)

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Famous people with Matias first name

YourRoots Map_First Name Meaning_Famous People_Matias Varela

Matias Varela

Louis Matias Karl Padin Varela, born on June 23, 1980, is a renowned Swedish actor. Growing up in Södermalm, Stockholm, Varela's parents hail from Cambados, Galicia, and he initially learned Swedish upon starting school. His friendship with Gustaf Skarsgård, son of actor Stellan Skarsgård, led him to pursue acting at Södra Latin's drama program. After a brief appearance in the soap opera Nya tider, Varela briefly left Sweden, later returning to take on various acting roles. His breakthrough came with the role of Swedish-Chilean drug dealer Jorge Salinas in the film adaptation of the bestselling Swedish crime novel "Snabba Cash." Since then, Varela has starred in successful projects such as "Easy Money II: Hard to Kill," "Easy Money III: Life Deluxe," "Arne Dahl," "Covert Affairs," "The Borgias," "Point Break," "Assassin's Creed," "Narcos," "Raised by Wolves," and more. Notably, he is fluent in Swedish, Spanish, Galician, and English. Varela's versatility and talent have solidified his position as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

YourRoots Map_First Name Meaning_Famous People_Matias Habtemichael
Matias Habtemichael

Matias Habtemichael, born on 14 November 1950, is a renowned Ethiopian middle-distance runner. He gained global recognition for his impressive performance at the 1968 Summer Olympics, where he competed in the men's 800 meters and advanced to the semifinals, showcasing his remarkable talent by clocking 1:49.2. Notably, in June 1970, Michael secured the fifth position at the NCAA Division I Track Championships in the 880-yard finals, setting a new school record for Cal Poly with an outstanding time of 1:47.9. His exceptional athletic prowess and unwavering dedication have left an indelible mark in the world of middle-distance running, solidifying his esteemed status as a notable figure in sports history. For more in-depth information, you can explore Matias Habtemichael's profile on Olympedia.

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