Nathan: name meaning and origin

Nathan

he gave

Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables

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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Nicknames for Nathan

NateNat

Nathan is also a nickname for Nathaniel.

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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".

What are nicknames for Nathan?

Common nicknames for Nathan include Nate, Nat.

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

Nathan is traditionally a boy's name.