Nathan: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: na-htha-hn
Origin: Israel
gender-male

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: Gift of God

Nathan is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew verb נָתָן, meaning "gave". The name has been translated in Jewish culture as "he has given" or "gift from God". In the Bible, Nathan is the name of a prophet who lived during the time of Kings David and Solomon, and the name of King David's third son. The name has been used as a Christian given name since the 19th century. Notable people with the name Nathan include those from various fields, such as athletes, musicians, actors, and religious figures. Some famous people named Nathan are: Nathan Adrian (Olympian), Nathan Fillion (actor), Nathan Kress (TV actor), Nathan Lane (stage actor), and Nathan MacKinnon (hockey player). The name Nathan is also associated with strong guidance, faithfulness, and courage, symbolizing a virtuous, honorable, and loyal individual.

Nathan Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Nathan is currently #133 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Nathan is currently #133 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Nathan is currently #130 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Nathan is currently #130 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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