Matan
Matan is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Gift”.
| Meaning | Gift |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | מַתָּן |
| Pronunciation | mah-TAHN |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel |
Meaning and origin of Matan
Matan is the Hebrew word for a gift, from the root n-t-n, 'to give', which also underlies Nathan, Netanel and Jonathan. As a word it appears in the Bible, for example in Proverbs, where a gift is said to open the way for a person. A priest of Baal named Mattan is mentioned in the Book of Kings, but the modern first name comes straight from the everyday word. It became a popular boys' name in Israel in recent decades.
Is Matan a Jewish name?
Matan is a Hebrew name used mostly by Jewish families. Its appeal lies in the idea of a child as a gift, a theme it shares with Nathan and Matthew.
How popular is Matan?
Well used in Israel and among Jewish families abroad; uncommon elsewhere.
Gifts with the name Matan
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- Personalised Matan baby gifts (Amazon)
- Jewish baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Matan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Matan mean?
Matan means 'Gift'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Matan a Jewish name?
Matan is a Hebrew name used mostly by Jewish families. Its appeal lies in the idea of a child as a gift, a theme it shares with Nathan and Matthew.
How do you pronounce Matan?
Matan is pronounced mah-TAHN.
Is Matan a boy or girl name?
Matan is usually a boy name.