Meaning & Origin
Matvii is a boy's baby name of Ukrainian origin, the Ukrainian form of Matthew — derived from the Hebrew Mattityahu meaning 'gift of God.' While Matthew, Mateo, and Matteo are familiar across the English-speaking world, Matvii marks the name's specifically Ukrainian identity with pride and precision.
As Ukrainian culture gains international visibility, names like Matvii carry both the universal meaning of their biblical roots and a specific cultural heritage worth honoring.