Nathaniel

Nathaniel
Pronunciation /nəˈθænjəl/
Gender Male
Origin
Word/name Hebrew
Meaning "gift from God."[1]
Other names
Nickname(s) Nate, Nat
Related names Jonathan, Nathan

Nathaniel (less frequently, Nathanael, Nathanial or Nathanel) is a given name derived from the Greek form of the Hebrew נְתַנְאֵל (Netan'el), meaning "God has given".[2]

The name is borne by an apostle of Christ, according to the Gospel of John (1:45; 21:2).

People bearing this name

The biblical Nathanael depicted in stained glass.

Fictional characters bearing this name

Animals with this name

See also

References

  1. Hanks, Patrick, et al. Oxford Dictionary of First Names (Second Edition). Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006. Print.
  2. Hanks, Patrick, et al. Oxford Dictionary of First Names (Second Edition). Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006. Print.
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