Nathanuel
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Nathanuel
Nathanuel is a variant spelling of Nathaniel, derived from the Hebrew name Netanel (נְתַנְאֵל), meaning "he gave" or "God gave." The name combines the Hebrew elements natan (give) and el (God).
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Etymology
Nathanuel is a variant spelling of Nathaniel, derived from the Hebrew name Netanel (נְתַנְאֵל), meaning "he gave" or "God gave." The name combines the Hebrew elements natan (give) and el (God).
The name is primarily used in Christian, Jewish, and Muslim cultures, with particular prominence in Christian traditions where Nathaniel appears as an apostle of Jesus in the New Testament Gospel of John.
Nathanuel currently ranks #13,463 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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