Lathaniel
Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Lathaniel
Lathaniel is a modern invented name combining the prefix "Lath-" (of uncertain origin, possibly a variant or diminution) with the Hebrew suffix "-niel" (from נִיאֵל, meaning "God is my judge").
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Etymology
Lathaniel is a modern invented name combining the prefix "Lath-" (of uncertain origin, possibly a variant or diminution) with the Hebrew suffix "-niel" (from נִיאֵל, meaning "God is my judge"). The name is primarily used in English-speaking Christian communities, particularly in African American tradition, though it lacks significant historical precedent or notable bearers in classical or religious texts.
Lathaniel currently ranks #13,276 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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