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Nathan: name meaning and origin

Nathan

he gave

Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables

Gift & treasure

Nathan is a Hebrew name meaning "he gave". It has 2 syllables, stressed on Na, and is traditionally a boy's name.

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Middle names that flow with Nathan

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Nathan Beau handsome
Nathan Dev divine
Nathan Finn fair, white
Nathan George farmer, earth-worker
Nathan Jack God is gracious (from John)
Nathan James supplanter (from Jacob)
Nathan Kai sea
Nathan Leif heir, descendant

Sibling names for Nathan

Nathan & Joseph Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Nathan & Josephine Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Nathan & Miriam Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Nathan & Elodie Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Nathan & Evelyn Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Nathan & Hiro Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Nathan & Margaret Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Nathan & Opal Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

Names with a similar meaning

Aurelia · golden Elodie · foreign riches Evelyn · from Aveline; wished-for child Hiro · generous; abundant Jade · precious green stone Jasper · bringer of treasure Joseph · God will add Josephine · God will add Josie · God will add (from Josephine)Margaret · pearl

Questions about Nathan

What does the name Nathan mean?

Nathan is a Hebrew name meaning "he gave".

How many syllables are in Nathan?

Nathan has 2 syllables (Na-than), with the stress usually on "Na".

Is Nathan a boy's or girl's name?

Nathan is traditionally a boy's name.