Porat

Porat is a name used in Jewish communities and in Israel, most commonly as a surname. It is found among families in Israel and the diaspora, and is often transliterated as Porat in English. In addition to its use as a surname, Porat also appears as a toponym in Hebrew-language geography, used for place names and street designations. The geographic usage reflects Hebrew naming practices in the region.

Variants of the surname include Porath and other spellings that arise from transliteration differences across languages. People bearing the name have pursued a range of professions, including academia, arts, science, and public life, without a single defining association.