Boy name
Nathan name meaning
“he has given”
Nathan is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning he has given. It comes from the Hebrew form Natan, which is also used as a spelling variant of the name. Nathan is known through the biblical prophet of that name, alongside its source form Natan.
What does Nathan mean?
He has given
In Indonesian: ia telah memberi
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Nathan
Nathan or Natan comes from Hebrew Natan, meaning 'he has given'. It is known through the biblical prophet of that name.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Nathan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nathan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nathan: he has given
- Yehuda: praise to God
- Bastian: one from Sebaste
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Meaning of each word
- Nathan: he has given
- Stevano: crown, victory wreath
- Leonard: brave as a lion
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Nathan Eliezer
Meaning of each word
- Nathan: he has given
- Eliezer: God is my help
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Meaning of each word
- Timotheus: honoring God
- Nathan: he has given
- Christ: the anointed one
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Nathan Michael
Meaning of each word
- Nathan: he has given
- Michael: who is like God?
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Meaning of each word
- Nathan: he has given
- Ezra: help or assistance
- Yosua: Yahweh saves
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How to pronounce Nathan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦠꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮒ᮪ᮠᮔ᮪ |
Is Nathan a boy’s name?
Yes, Nathan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Nathan ranks #2,280 among boy names in our data sample (8 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 Nathan
Famous people named Nathan
- Nathan Tjoe-A-On · b. 2001
- Nathan Bonay
- Nathan Lambe · b. 1956
FAQ about the name Nathan
What is the meaning of Nathan?
Nathan means he has given. Nathan or Natan comes from Hebrew Natan, meaning 'he has given'. It is known through the biblical prophet of that name.
Is Nathan a boy’s name?
Yes, Nathan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nathan?
Nathan is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Nathan have?
Nathan has 2 syllables (Nat-han) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nathan?
Nathan ranks #2,280 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Nathan?
Other spellings: Natan.
What full names go well with Nathan?
Some ideas: Nathan Yehuda Bastian; Nathan Stevano Leonard; Nathan Eliezer.
Famous people named Nathan?
Notable people named Nathan include Nathan Tjoe-A-On, Nathan Bonay, Nathan Lambe.
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