Nathan Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation

Nathan means he gave. From the Hebrew Natan, meaning he gave.

Nathan comes from the Hebrew Natan, meaning he gave. The prophet Nathan in the Bible advises King David and confronts him with a parable about his actions, and another Nathan is one of David's sons. The longer name Nathaniel, meaning gift of God, shares the same root, and Nate works as a short form for both. English-speaking Protestants used Nathan from the seventeenth century, and it has stayed in steady use. Nathan Hale, the American Revolutionary War spy, is a notable historical bearer. The name has a smooth, calm sound.

Variants of Nathan

NathanielNateNatanNathen

Well-known people named Nathan

Nathan Hale.

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