Nathanael name meaning

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Updated: March 13th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Hebrew
Usage: English, German, French, Icelandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: n(a)-tha-nael
Meaning: Gift of God and God has Given
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What does Nathanael mean?

Used notably in Norwegian, Icelandic, German, Swedish, Finnish, English, French and Danish noteworthy, Nathanael means "Gift of God or God has Given" has its roots in Hebrew is aimed at both boys and girls.

Nathanael is form of trendy and long standing Nathaniel. Nathaniel is form of lofty and biblical Nathanael. Nathaniel is derivative of Nathanaël. Nathaniel is English equivalent of Nathanael. Nathaniel means God has Given, Given by God and God has Given Gift from God is originated from Hebrew.

Nathanael is equivalent of The Hebrew Name נְתַנְאֵל Meaning God has Given in Greek and Latin languages.

How do I pronounce Nathanael?

The proper pronunciation of three syllabled Nathanael is n(a)-tha-nael.

Variants of Nathanael

Nathan, Nathaniel, Jonathan, Natanaele, Nathanieljames, Nathaël

Names that rhyme with Nathanael

How popular is the name Nathanael?

Nathanael was a popular name in United States. Over 19649 babies have been given the moniker in 93 years. At the peak of its usage in 1998, it ranked 405th when 609 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 93 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still dominating the charts. In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 500 baby names 27 times Also, Nathanael was a popular name in France.

Over 8554 babies have been named Nathanael since 1963. When at its peak in 2009, it ranked 125th when 590 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 67 years.

Additionally, the given name has been in the top 500 baby names 42 times

Nathanael is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 400 names.

In 1998, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 398 on boy names chart when 75 babies were given the name Nathanael. Over 1231 people have been named Nathanael in England and Wales.

Nathanael is an uncommon baby name in Ireland still in use today. Also, it is among the top 400 boy names in Switzerland. Over 330 babies in Switzerland have been named Nathanael.

In Belgium, it is relatively new, first appeared in 2008.

But Nathanael is a popular baby name in DR Congo where every 1 in 20000 have the name as well as in Tanzania.

At least, 20000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018715333
2017646398
2016628423
2015579477
2014584474
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Nathanael in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands39999105
Finland9927100
Sweden28164802
Norway496902
Denmark28010

Numerological aspects of Nathanael

When it comes to relationships, you hate monogamy and easily fall in and out of love. You have a hard time analyzing yourself but have no problem analyzing others. Remember that life is to have fun and don't worry much. People admire your spirit. You feel things too deep. Instead of talking about your dreams and goals, you prefer to realize them and focus on even greater goals after. You are a walking motivation and inspire people to take control over their lives and make the best of themselves.

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  •  Germaine - Meaning of Germaine is The Teuton or From the Same Blood is commonly used in German and French which of Latin origin is a gender insensitive name
  •  Anahi - Used particulary in English noteworthy, Anahi means "Answer". Its origin is in Old Persian, Spanish and Hebrew is aimed at both sexes
  •  Amara - Well-Liked Amara came from Old Greek and Igbo, meaning of Amara is "Grace, Steadfast or Unfading Flower" and is bestowed upon both sexes is specifically used in Sanskrit, Hindi and Igbo
  •  Darrel - Popular unisex name Darrel came from Old French which is largely used in English language, meaning of Darrel is "Beloved, Darling or Dear"
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Middle names for Nathanael

Here is a list of familiar and appealing middle names that go with the baby name Nathanael.

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Famous people named Nathanael

  • Nathanael Gottfried Leske, German natural scientist and geologist
  • Nathanael Matthaeus von Wolf, German botanist, physician, and astronomer
  • Nathanael Carpenter, English author, philosopher, and geographer
  • Nathanael Pringsheim, German botanist
  • Nathanael Greene, major general of the Continental Army
  • Nathanael West, American author and screenwriter
  • Nathanael Greene Herreshoff, American naval architect, mechanical engineer
  • Nathanael Emmons, American Congregational minister and influential theologian of the New Divinity school
  • Nathanael Burwash, Canadian Methodist minister and university administrator
  • Nathanael G. Pendleton, U.S. Representative from Ohio
  • Nathanael Baring in 10,000 BC as Actor
  • Nathanael Coffman in Getting That Girl as Director
  • Nathanael Wiseman in My Hero as Actor
  • Nathanael Matanick in short ReMoved as Director

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