Meaning and Origin
What does the name Nathanael mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 submissions from Florida, U.S. agree the name Nathanael means "Gift of God" and is of Greek origin.
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Nathanael means "Gift from God" and is of Hebrew origin.
- A submission from South Carolina, U.S. says the name Nathanael means "Given by god" and is of Berber origin.
From Ancient Greek Ναθαναήλ (Nathanaḗl), from Biblical Hebrew נְתַנְאֵל (Netan'el, literally “God has given”).
- An Apostle in the Gospel of John; usually identified with Bartholomew.
- A male given name from Hebrew; more common in the form Nathaniel.
Nathanael was also found in the following language(s): Latin