giver
n.a person who provides something to others, such as a gift, money, or help. It is often used to describe someone who is naturally generous.
n.a person who bestows or provides something, such as a gift, donation, or service. Often used in sociological or psychological contexts to describe a personality type focused on altruism.
“She is a natural giver who always helps her neighbors.”
“The charity relies on the kindness of every anonymous giver to fund its local food programs.”
“In any healthy relationship, there must be a balance between the giver and the receiver to ensure that neither party feels emotionally exhausted.”
Often paired with 'of' to specify what is being provided, such as 'a giver of advice' or 'a giver of gifts'.
From Middle English gevar, gyffare, variants (due to English given (“to give”)) of Middle English yevere, ȝevere, ȝyvere, equivalent to give + -er. Cognate with German Geber (“donor”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.