Lotan: meaning of the Hebrew name
לוֹטָן
Pronounced lo-TAN
Meaning of Lotan
Lotan is a biblical name: Lotan son of Seir was one of the chiefs of the Horites. It is linked to the root lot, meaning wrapping and protection. Used for both boys and girls.
These are the sons of Seir the Horite, the inhabitants of the land: Lotan and Shobal and Zibeon and Anah,
אֵלֶּה בְנֵי־שֵׂעִיר הַחֹרִי יֹשְׁבֵי הָאָרֶץ לוֹטָן וְשׁוֹבָל וְצִבְעוֹן וַעֲנָה׃
Lotan in Hebrew
Lotan is written לוטן in Hebrew (with vowel points: לוֹטָן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- לLamed
- וVav
- טTet
- נNun
Gematria value: 95 (Lamed 30 + Vav 6 + Tet 9 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningprotective covering
- Pronunciationlo-TAN
- Hebrewלוטן
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Lotan was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Lotan
What does the name Lotan mean?
Lotan is a biblical name: Lotan son of Seir was one of the chiefs of the Horites. It is linked to the root lot, meaning wrapping and protection. Used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Lotan?
Lotan is pronounced lo-TAN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Lotan in Hebrew?
Lotan is written לוטן in Hebrew (with vowel points: לוֹטָן).
Is Lotan a biblical name?
Yes. Lotan appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 36:20.
What is the gematria of Lotan?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling לוטן adds up to 95 (Lamed 30 + Vav 6 + Tet 9 + Nun 50).
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