Meaning: Form of Matthias
The story
A Slovene, Croatian and Serbian form of Matthias, usually masculine but also found as a feminine name. Its j is pronounced like English y.
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Matija comes from Slovene, Croatian, and Serbian.
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