Donald Matthews Name Meaning & Origin
/DAHN-uhld THOM-uhs MATH-yooz/Name Origin
The name Donald is of Gaelic origin, meaning 'world ruler' or 'great chief,' derived from the Scottish Gaelic name 'Domhnall.' Thomas is a common given name of Aramaic origin, meaning 'twin,' and has been widely used across Christian cultures. Matthews is a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Matthew,' with Matthew originating from the Hebrew name 'Matityahu,' meaning 'gift of Yahweh.' The combination of these names suggests a Western naming tradition, particularly common in English-speaking countries.
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American (Anglo-American) 85% -
Canadian (Anglo-Canadian) 10% -
Australian (Anglo-Australian) 5%
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Name Details
- First Name: Donald
- Last Name: Matthews
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Famous People Named Donald Matthews
Famous people named Donald include Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States; Donald Knuth, a renowned computer scientist; and Donald Sutherland, a famous Canadian actor.
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Donald Matthews Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 5
People with this name tend to be: Adventurous, freedom-loving and versatile.