Baby name
Madis
/ˈmɑː.dɪs/
Meaning
“Gift of God”
Madis is the Estonian vernacular form of Matthias, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' or 'gift of God'.
Vibe
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How it ages.
Madis is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Use of Madis is easing gradually in Estonia, but the name remains familiar and usable.