Matana: meaning of the Hebrew name

מַתָּנָה

Pronounced mah-tah-NAH

Meaning of Matana

Matana means a gift given with love and goodwill. The name expresses gratitude for a daughter who is herself a gift of life.

Matana in Hebrew

Matana is written מתנה in Hebrew (with vowel points: מַתָּנָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • מMem
  • תTav
  • נNun
  • הHe

Gematria value: 495 (Mem 40 + Tav 400 + Nun 50 + He 5)

About the name

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginHebrew
  • Meaninggift
  • Pronunciationmah-tah-NAH
  • Hebrewמתנה
  • Syllables3

Popularity in Israel

Matana 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 Matana

What does the name Matana mean?

Matana means a gift given with love and goodwill. The name expresses gratitude for a daughter who is herself a gift of life.

How do you pronounce Matana?

Matana is pronounced mah-tah-NAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Matana in Hebrew?

Matana is written מתנה in Hebrew (with vowel points: מַתָּנָה).

What is the gematria of Matana?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מתנה adds up to 495 (Mem 40 + Tav 400 + Nun 50 + He 5).

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This name in Hebrew: מתנה