About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Matthew
- Variants
- Maité
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
The Irish form of Matthew, used in Ireland from the medieval period through devotion to the apostle.
The story behind Maitiú
Borne by Maitiú Ó Conalláin and other medieval Irish clerics.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; biblical name.
Did you know?
The Gaelic form of Matthew, used by Irish-speaking Christians since medieval times.
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