Find out how popular the first name Mathan has been for the last 49 years (from 1975 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mathan by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Mathan is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Mathan.

The history of the first name Mathan

The name Mathan is believed to have its origins in ancient Hebrew, derived from the word "matthan," which means "gift." It is a variation of the more common name "Matthew," which also has Hebrew roots and a similar meaning of "gift from God."

In the Bible, Mathan appears as the name of one of the ancestors of Jesus Christ, as mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew. This biblical reference suggests that the name has been in use since ancient times, potentially dating back to the first century AD or even earlier.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mathan can be found in the writings of the 4th-century Christian scholar and theologian, St. Jerome. In his commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, he mentions Mathan as one of the ancestors of Jesus.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Mathan. One of the earliest was Mathan the Martyr, a Christian saint who was martyred in Persia during the reign of King Shapur II in the 4th century AD.

Another notable figure was Mathan of Sempringham, an English monk and founder of the Gilbertine Order, who lived in the 12th century AD (c. 1130-1195). He established several monasteries and is recognized as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.

In the realm of literature, Mathan was the name of a character in the 17th-century French tragedy "Athalie" by Jean Racine. The play, which was first performed in 1691, was based on the biblical story of Athaliah and featured Mathan as a villainous character.

More recently, Mathan Eraldo Shantiraj was a prominent Indian writer and journalist who lived from 1919 to 2000. He was known for his contributions to Tamil literature and received several literary awards during his lifetime.

Another notable figure was Mathan Kovilur Tamilnaadhu, an Indian politician and member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party, who served as a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from 1967 to 1976.

While the name Mathan is not as common today as some other biblical names, it has a rich history and has been borne by several notable individuals throughout the centuries.

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