(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
"Matthew, a former tax collector and one of Jesus' twelve disciples, is traditionally credited with writing the first Gospel."
one of the Gospels in the New Testament; includes the Sermon on the Mount
"Matthew is one of the four Gospels in the New Testament that contains Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount."
A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
"Matthew is a popular choice for parents seeking a traditional male given name of Hebrew and biblical origin."
The name Matthew comes from Aramaic and originally meant "gift of the Lord." It traveled into English through Latin and Old French before becoming a common given name in its modern form.