Nathan: Boys Baby Name Meaning

Nathan Baby Name

The meaning of Nathan is he has given’ or ‘he will give’.

Nathan is derived from the Hebrew verb ‘gave’ (Natan, Yiddish Nussen, Nosson or Nāṯān. The meaning of the name in Jewish culture could be rendered ‘he has given’ or ‘he will give’.

The related name Elnathan could be rendered ‘Gift of El’ (Hebrew God). Four different people named Elnathan are mentioned in the Hebrew Bible: one at 2 Kings 24:8, and three in Ezra 8:15–20.

Similar ancient names are Nathaniel, with the same meaning as Elnathan, and Jonathan which signifies ‘God has given’. Nathan can also be used as a nickname for Nathaniel.

Nathan is borne in the Bible as a prophet during the time of King David. In Samuel 12:1-15, ‘the Lord sent Nathan to David’ to admonish David for his adulterous affair with Bathsheba. In the Christian tradition, Nathan is believed to be a direct ascendant of Jesus.

Famous people who share the name Nathan:

Nathan Lane, actor;Nathan Carter, Irish country singer; Nathan Chen, American figure skater.

 

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