Mattan

The first name Mattan, which is male and originates from Hebrew (מתן), is translated as 'the gift' or 'the present'. Its roots trace back to the ancient Hebrew matán (מַתָּן), which also means 'gift, present'. Mattan has biblical origins.

What does the name Mattan mean?

The male first name Mattan (Hebrew מתן) is interpreted from Hebrew as 'the gift' or 'the present'. It originally derives from the ancient Hebrew matán (מַתָּן), which means 'gift, present'. In the Bible, Mattan is the name of Jacob's father, who is also Jesus' grandfather. Additionally, Mattan is the name of the father of Shephatiah. In Israel, the first name Mattan, although rather rare, is still in use. However, the modern variant Matan is much more widespread.

Where does the name Mattan come from?

The origin of the name Mattan is ancient Hebrew, with the meaning 'the gift' or 'the present'. The ancient Hebrew word matán (מַתָּן) stands for 'gift, present'. The name can be found in biblical Hebrew, modern Hebrew, and in Jewish usage.

How do you pronounce Mattan?

Mattan is pronounced approximately as 'Mat-tan', with emphasis on the first syllable.

Popularity

In Germany, Mattan is among the less common first names. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd in the list of the most common male first names. Over the last ten years, Mattan has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,904th. The global popularity and frequency of Mattan are reflected in its rankings in the first name charts of various countries.