The name Matviy (Матвій) is the Ukrainian form of the biblical name Matthew, which originates from the Hebrew name \"Mattityahu,\" meaning \"Gift of Yahweh\" or \"Gift of God.\" The name has been historically popular in Eastern Slavic regions, particularly in Ukraine. It has various phonetic adaptations, such as Matvei in Russian and Matei in Romanian. The name has long been associated with wisdom, faith, and scholarly pursuits, likely due to its biblical connection to Saint Matthew, one of the twelve apostles and the author of the Gospel of Matthew.
