Mathaniel
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Mathaniel
Mathaniel is a variant spelling of Nathaniel, derived from the Hebrew name Netanel (נְתַנְאֵל), meaning "he gave" or "God gave," combining the roots natan (gave) and El (God).
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Etymology
Mathaniel is a variant spelling of Nathaniel, derived from the Hebrew name Netanel (נְתַנְאֵל), meaning "he gave" or "God gave," combining the roots natan (gave) and El (God). The name is primarily used in Christian, Jewish, and Muslim cultures, with historical prominence in Christian tradition as one of the apostles of Jesus Christ (also known as Bartholomew in some accounts).
Mathaniel currently ranks #6,966 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1983.
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