Matthan
/M-AE-TH-AE-N/
A Hebrew name (מַתָּן, mattān) meaning 'gift' or 'a gift from God', from the root nātan ('to give'). Matthan appears in the Matthean genealogy (Matthew 1:15) as the grandfather of Joseph, the father of Jesus, giving this simple name of gifting a quiet place in the lineage of Christian scripture.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Matthan is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A Hebrew name (מַתָּן, mattān) meaning 'gift' or 'a gift from God', from the root nātan ('to give'). Matthan appears in the Matthean genealogy (Matthew 1:15) as the grandfather of Joseph, the father of Jesus, giving this simple name of gifting a quiet place in the lineage of Christian scripture.”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
Matthan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "A Hebrew name (מַתָּן, mattān) meaning 'gift' or 'a gift from God', from the root nātan ('to give'). Matthan appears in the Matthean genealogy (Matthew 1:15) as the grandfather of Joseph, the father of Jesus, giving this simple name of gifting a quiet place in the lineage of Christian scripture." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Beyond its Jewish heritage, Matthan is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among European, Arab, MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Matthan carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Matthan's Hebrew roots
Many Jewish names carry Hebrew roots and a story from the Torah or tradition (Hebrew). Matthan means “A Hebrew name (מַתָּן, mattān) meaning 'gift' or 'a gift from God', from the root nātan ('to give'). Matthan appears in the Matthean genealogy (Matthew 1:15) as the grandfather of Joseph, the father of Jesus, giving this simple name of gifting a quiet place in the lineage of Christian scripture.” — a name with heritage that runs deep.
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See Matthan's full reading →What does Matthan's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Matthan resonates in either tradition.
Matthan's destiny number is 5 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Matthan's full reading →
Does Matthan go with your family's names?
Matthan breaks into 5 sounds: /M-AE-TH-AE-N/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Matthan sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Matthan beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Matthan — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Matthan
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Matthan
What does the name Matthan mean?
Matthan means "A Hebrew name (מַתָּן, mattān) meaning 'gift' or 'a gift from God', from the root nātan ('to give'). Matthan appears in the Matthean genealogy (Matthew 1:15) as the grandfather of Joseph, the father of Jesus, giving this simple name of gifting a quiet place in the lineage of Christian scripture.." It is a boy name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Matthan a boy or girl name?
Matthan is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Matthan?
Matthan is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish, Christian traditions, commonly among European, Arab, MiddleEastern families.
Is Matthan a Jewish name?
Yes. Matthan is a boy name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Matthan mean in Hebrew?
Matthan originates from Hebrew, where it means "A Hebrew name (מַתָּן, mattān) meaning 'gift' or 'a gift from God', from the root nātan ('to give'). Matthan appears in the Matthean genealogy (Matthew 1:15) as the grandfather of Joseph, the father of Jesus, giving this simple name of gifting a quiet place in the lineage of Christian scripture.."
What are common nicknames for Matthan?
Common short forms of Matthan include Mati, Matt.
What is the numerology of Matthan?
Matthan has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.
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