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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."

"Nathaniel was named after his great-grandfather."

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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”).

Origin: Ancient Greek

Synonyms

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Rhymes for Nathaniel

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Frequently asked questions

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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