Dotan

Dotan is a Hebrew-origin proper noun used as both a given name and a toponym. In biblical and ancient Near Eastern contexts, Dotan (often transliterated Dothan) refers to a location within the land of Israel. The exact identification of the site is a matter of historical and textual interpretation, and it is not associated with a current administrative region.

In modern times, Dotan is used as a masculine given name in Hebrew-speaking communities. It occasionally appears as a surname as well, though no single individual or family dominates its use.

As a place name, Dotan has influenced toponymy and cultural references in Israeli literature and media, appearing in discussions of biblical geography and regional history. The spelling Dotan is common in English-language texts, with transliterations varying by language and tradition.