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Nathaniel
nuh-THAN-yuhl
Nathaniel (name) means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift of God.". Example: “Nathaniel was named after his great-grandfather.”
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A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift of God."
"Marcella and Nathaniel. Now I know their names. I haven't thought much about having children, but if I did, I wouldn't give them names like that. They're the sort of names you choose if you think you're someone to be reckoned with."
— Sophie Hannah, A Room Swept White (2010)
"Nathaniel was named after his great-grandfather."
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Etymology
A modification of Nathanael under the influence of Daniel; Nathanael itself comes from Ancient Greek Ναθαναήλ (Nathanaḗl), which goes back to 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.
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