Nathaneal
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Nathaneal
Nathaneal is a variant spelling of Nathaniel, derived from the Hebrew name Nethan'el, meaning "He gave" or "God has given" (from natan meaning "gave" and El meaning "God").
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Etymology
Nathaneal is a variant spelling of Nathaniel, derived from the Hebrew name Nethan'el, meaning "He gave" or "God has given" (from natan meaning "gave" and El meaning "God"). The name is used primarily in Jewish and Christian traditions, with biblical significance as one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, and has been borne by various historical figures across Western Christian cultures.
Nathaneal currently ranks #8,713 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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