doron

Doron is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. In modern Hebrew, doron (דורון) literally means "gift" and is used as a personal name across Israel and in Hebrew-speaking communities worldwide. The noun doron appears in everyday language as "a gift," and the name is often interpreted as expressing the wish that the bearer bring joy or blessing.

Doron is most commonly encountered in Israel, but it has also spread through the Jewish diaspora and to communities that study or emulate Israeli culture. It is typically transliterated as "Doron" in English, with the pronunciation roughly "DOH-ron" or "do-ROHN," the latter reflecting Hebrew stress on the final syllable.

In many cases, doron is used solely as a given name; it is not a surname in Hebrew unless adapted in other cultural contexts. Variants and related forms include similar-sounding names such as Doran or Dorin in non-Hebrew contexts, though these are distinct names with separate origins. The name Doron has been borne by several public figures in Israeli society, including athletes and professionals, reflecting its established presence in contemporary Hebrew naming traditions.