Matana: meaning of the Hebrew name
מַתָּנָה
Pronounced mah-tah-NAH
- Girl
- Hebrew
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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