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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 place name, Dotan has influenced toponymy and cultural references in Israeli literature and media, appearing

as
a
surname
as
well,
though
no
single
individual
or
family
dominates
its
use.
in
discussions
of
biblical
geography
and
regional
history.
The
spelling
Dotan
is
common
in
English-language
texts,
with
transliterations
varying
by
language
and
tradition.