מַתַּנְיָ֫הוּ

The Hebrew word מַתַּנְיָ֫הוּ (mat.tan.yah) is a proper name, specifically a personal name, as indicated by its classification in the semantic domain. The name is composed of three elements: "mat" (gift), "tan" (gift), and "yah" (Yah, a shortened form of Yahweh). Therefore, the name Mattaniah can be interpreted as "gift of Yahweh" or "Yahweh's gift." Given its classification as a proper name, the word מַתַּנְיָ֫הוּ has a very limited range of usage, appearing only once in the Bible. This suggests that the name Mattaniah was likely given to a specific individual, possibly a significant figure in the biblical narrative. The significance of this name lies in its connection to the divine, highlighting the individual's relationship with God.