Matthew

American  

[math-yoo] / ˈmæθ yu /

noun

1. one of the 12 apostles of Jesus, believed to be the author of the first Gospel: originally called Levi.

2. (in the New Testament) the first Gospel. Matt.

3. a male given name.

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Matthew British  

/ ˈmæθjuː /

noun

1. a tax collector of Capernaum called by Christ to be one of the 12 apostles (Matthew 9:9–13; 10:3). Feast day: Sept 21 or Nov 16

2. the first Gospel, traditionally ascribed to him

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Etymology

Origin of Matthew

From Old French Mathieu, from Late Latin Matthaeus, from Greek Matthaîos, Maththaîos, from Aramaic Mattāi, shortening of Hebrew Mattityāh(ū), Mattanyāh(ū) “Gift of Yahweh”

Example Sentences

For this story, Image collaborated with the Performance Art Museum and artist Tyler Matthew Oyer to honor and re-create three of High Performance’s radical covers, featuring Lacy, Newton and Sisters of Survival.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Judge Matthew Nemerson ordered that Spears must have a valid prescription for any drugs in her possession.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

When Matthew Fuller needed a new car in February, he started by looking around for cheap beaters.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

“We see…better opportunities elsewhere in the sector,” UBS analyst Matthew Weston says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

I am told by Biddy, that air the writing,” said Joe, repeating the legal turn as if it did him infinite good, “‘account of him the said Matthew.’

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens