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Matanya is an ancient biblical Hebrew name with profound spiritual significance, composed of two elements: "matan" meaning gift or giving, and "Yah" which is one of the shortened sacred names of God. The full meaning of the name is "Gift of God" or "Given by the Lord," expressing deep gratitude to the Creator for the gift of life and blessing. In the Bible, Matanya is a name that appears several times, with the most prominent figure being Matanya son of Josiah, who was the original name of Zedekiah, the last king of the Kingdom of Judah before the destruction. Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, changed his name upon his coronation, and the new name symbolized his submission and dependence on the foreign king. Matanya also appears as the name of several Levites and singers in the Temple, including Matanya son of Micah who was the head of the singers during the time of Nehemiah, and Matanya son of Asaph who was part of the choir that gave thanks to God at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. The name Matanya carries an important theological message in Hebrew culture: the recognition that life itself, and children in particular, are a divine gift and not something to be taken for granted. Parents who choose this name for their child express deep gratitude and faith that the child is a blessing from heaven. The name reflects a worldview in which a person sees themselves as a constant recipient of divine grace, rather than as master of their own fate. During the biblical period, names that contained the element "Yah" or "Yeho" were especially common, reflecting Hebrew monotheism and the close connection between the people and their God. Matanya is a perfect example of this type of theophoric name, names that carry within them the name of God. In modern times, the name Matanya is considered relatively rare, but it retains its ancient charm and spiritual depth. Religious and traditional families interested in preserving biblical heritage sometimes choose it, and it is particularly suitable for those seeking a name with clear theological significance. The name also carries important historical memory - the memory of the period of destruction and exile, but also the memory of song and prayer in the Temple. It reminds us that even in times of crisis and destruction, Jews continued to see life as a gift and to thank the Creator. Today, bearers of the name Matanya tend to be people with a strong connection to tradition, spiritual values, and the historical roots of the Jewish people. The name gives its bearer a sense of connection to past generations and to a rich cultural heritage.

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2 Kings 24:17 - And the king of Babylon made Mattaniah his uncle king in his stead, and changed his name to Zedekiah

In Kabbalah, the name Matanya symbolizes the recognition that everything a person has is a gift from the supreme divine abundance. The element "Yah" connects the bearer of the name directly to the holy name, indicating an open channel for receiving blessing and spiritual abundance. The name expresses the principle of emanation - the idea that everything descends from above as a gift, and the person's role is to receive with gratitude and pass it forward.

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Matanya Ben-Artzi (grandson of Prime Minister Netanyahu) | Matanya Yadid (psychologist and therapist) | Matanya Cohen (rabbi and educator)

מתן | נתניה | נתנאל | יהונתן | אלנתן

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