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Matanel

Quick answerMatanel is a Hebrew name meaning "gift of God," derived from the elements "matan" (gift) and "El" (God).

Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#941
Trend—
Peak year2024
Syllables3
OriginHebrew
LanguageHebrew
CultureJewish
ReligionJudaism
Letters7
Numerology3 Chaldean 5
Global rank#941

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Matanel

Matanel is a Hebrew name meaning "gift of God," derived from the elements "matan" (gift) and "El" (God).

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Etymology

Matanel is a Hebrew name meaning "gift of God," derived from the elements "matan" (gift) and "El" (God). The name is used primarily in Jewish communities and has biblical resonance through its theological meaning, though it is not documented as a name of a specific biblical figure.

Matanel currently ranks #941 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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