Mathias Nathanael is a name of biblical and Greek origin. The first part, Mathias, appears in the Bible as the name of an apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. It also has ties to the Book of Tobit. The second part, Nathanael, means "gift of God" in Greek and refers to one of Jesus' twelve apostles. Throughout history, notable figures like the German philosopher Matthias Claudius have carried this name.