Nathaniel
7 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Nathaniel, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift of God."
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Etymology
Modification, under influence of Daniel, of Nathanael, from Ancient Greek Ναθαναήλ (Nathanaḗl), from Biblical Hebrew נְתַנְאֵל (Netan'el, literally “God has given”).
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What does “Nathaniel” mean?
The word “Nathaniel” means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift of God.".
How do you pronounce “Nathaniel”?
“Nathaniel” is pronounced nuh-THAN-yuhl (/nəˈθæn.jəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Nathaniel” in a sentence?
Here is “Nathaniel” used in a sentence: “Nathaniel was named after his great-grandfather.”
What part of speech is “Nathaniel”?
“Nathaniel” is a name.
Is “Nathaniel” a common word?
“Nathaniel” is an uncommon word in modern English.