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At a Glance
- Meaning
- God has given
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- nuh-THAN-yul
Nathaniel comes from Hebrew and means "God has given," pronounced nuh-THAN-yul. It reads like a name out of an old-fashioned storybook, formal enough to sit on a birth certificate and easy to shorten once your child picks their own nickname.
Meaning & Origin of Nathaniel
Meaning: God has given.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Nathaniel
nuh-THAN-yulIPA /nəˈθænjəl/
Popularity of Nathaniel
In 2024, Nathaniel ranked #144 with 2,511 babies given the name, down from its high point of #60 in 1998, when 6,427 babies were named Nathaniel.
Names Like Nathaniel
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FAQ
What does the name Nathaniel mean?
God has given. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Nathaniel?
Nathaniel is pronounced nuh-THAN-yul (IPA: /nəˈθænjəl/).
Is Nathaniel a popular name right now?
Nathaniel peaked at #60 in 1998 and is ranked #144 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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