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Name Origin

Mathieu is a French masculine given name, a variant of Matthew. It originates from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh.'

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Famous People

Mathieu Kassovitz (1967-)

Actor, director, screenwriter

  • Directed the critically acclaimed film La Haine
  • Acted in films such as Amélie and Munich

Mathieu Flamini (1984-)

Footballer

  • Played for Arsenal FC and AC Milan
  • Won the Premier League and FA Cup with Arsenal

Mathieu van der Poel (1995-)

Cyclist

  • World Champion in Cyclocross (multiple times)
  • Winner of stages in the Tour de France