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Nathanael

Boy

Hebrew origin ยท /nuh-THAN-yuhl/ ยท biblical

Meaning: God has given.

Popularity 51/1003 syllablesโ†“ Falling

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Today, Nathanael is an uncommon name (popularity 51/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

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Nathanael is derived from the Hebrew name Netan'el (ื ึฐืชึทื ึฐืึตืœ), which means 'God has given.' It is composed of the elements 'natan' (to give) and 'el' (God). Nathanael appears in the New Testament as one of the disciples of Jesus, often identified with the apostle Bartholomew. The name has been used in various Christian traditions and remains popular in English-speaking countries.

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