Boy name
Natanael name meaning
“God has given”
Natanael is a masculine name from Hebrew Netanʾel, meaning God has given. Its source combines natan, meaning has given, with El, meaning God. Nathanael is a spelling variant of the name, which is also known through the figure of Nathanael in the New Testament.
What does Natanael mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Natanael
From Hebrew Netanʾel, combining natan, meaning has given, and El, meaning God. The name is known through Nathanael in the New Testament.
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How to pronounce Natanael
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦠꦤꦲꦺꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮒᮔᮈᮜ᮪ |
Is Natanael a boy’s name?
Yes, Natanael is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Natanael ranks #5,115 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Natanael
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Natanael
- Natanael Karjanto
FAQ about the name Natanael
What is the meaning of Natanael?
Natanael means God has given. From Hebrew Netanʾel, combining natan, meaning has given, and El, meaning God. The name is known through Nathanael in the New Testament.
Is Natanael a boy’s name?
Yes, Natanael is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Natanael?
Natanael is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Natanael have?
Natanael has 4 syllables (Na-ta-na-el) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Natanael?
Natanael ranks #5,115 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Natanael?
Other spellings: Nathanael.
Famous people named Natanael?
Notable people named Natanael include Natanael Karjanto.
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