matan

Matan is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift." The Hebrew noun mattan (מתן) means "gift" and derives from the root n-t-n (נתן), "to give." The name is common in Israel and among Jewish diaspora communities.

In biblical and rabbinic Hebrew, mattan appears in contexts of gifts or divine bestowal; the phrase Matan Torah, or the giving of the Torah, is found in Jewish liturgy and scholarship, and Shavuot commemorates the granting of the Torah at Mount Sinai. In modern Hebrew, mattan is used as a common noun for "gift," while as a given name it is used for males.

As a given name, Matan is part of a broader pattern of Hebrew names formed from nouns with positive meanings. It has been adopted by people in other countries as well, reflecting cultural heritage and linguistic tradition. The name appears in various fields among Israeli public figures and in Jewish communities worldwide. In usage outside Israel, the name often signals Hebrew-speaking or Jewish cultural connections.