Máde

Máde is a less common variant of the name Matthew, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu. Mattityahu means 'gift of Yahweh' or 'gift of God,' with Yahweh being the name of the Israelite God. The name has a long and significant history, particularly within Abrahamic religions, due to its association with Saint Matthew the Apostle, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the traditional author of the first Gospel.

Over centuries, Mattityahu evolved through various languages. In Greek, it became Matthaios, and in Latin, Matthaeus. From these forms, numerous European variations emerged, including Matthew in English, Mathieu in French, Mateo in Spanish, and Matthias in German. Máde is a more localized or less common form, likely a diminutive or regional adaptation, retaining the core meaning of divine gift.