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Nathanael name meaning
“God has given”
Nathanael is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning God has given. Its source form, Netanʾel, combines natan, meaning has given, with El, meaning God. Natanael is a spelling variant, and the name is known through the figure of Nathanael in the New Testament.
What does Nathanael mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Nathanael
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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Name combinations with Nathanael
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nathanael, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nathanael: God has given
- Jhon: God is gracious
- Vianney: from a place named Vianney
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Meaning of each word
- Nathanael: God has given
- Levi: joined, attached
- Matthew: gift from God
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Nathanael Edmund
Meaning of each word
- Nathanael: God has given
- Edmund: protector of prosperity or wealth
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Meaning of each word
- Elian: associated with Aelius
- Nathanael: God has given
- Joshua: the Lord is salvation
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Nathanael Kornelis
Meaning of each word
- Nathanael: God has given
- Kornelis: associated with a horn
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Meaning of each word
- Nathanael: God has given
- Andrianus: from Hadria
- Micky: who is like God?
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How to pronounce Nathanael
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
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| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦠꦤꦲꦺꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮒ᮪ᮠᮔᮈᮜ᮪ |
Is Nathanael a boy’s name?
Yes, Nathanael is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Nathanael ranks #4,332 among boy names in our data sample (4 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 Nathanael
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 Nathanael
- Nathanael Panagung Tandian · b. 1959
- Nathanael Theophilus Sutrisno · b. 1998
- Nathanael Valleirmen
FAQ about the name Nathanael
What is the meaning of Nathanael?
Nathanael 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 Nathanael a boy’s name?
Yes, Nathanael is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nathanael?
Nathanael is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Nathanael have?
Nathanael has 4 syllables (Nat-ha-na-el) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Nathanael?
Nathanael ranks #4,332 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Nathanael?
Other spellings: Natanael.
What full names go well with Nathanael?
Some ideas: Nathanael Jhon Vianney; Nathanael Levi Matthew; Nathanael Edmund.
Famous people named Nathanael?
Notable people named Nathanael include Nathanael Panagung Tandian, Nathanael Theophilus Sutrisno, Nathanael Valleirmen.
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