Nathanial
Meaning of Nathanial
Nathanial is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Nathaniel meaning “gift of God,” that carries a long-standing biblical legacy from the New Testament figure Nathanael. In Latin contexts it appears as Nataniel, reflecting its cross-cultural reach from Spanish-speaking communities to traditional Church registries. Pronounced “nay-THAN-yul” (/neɪˈθeɪnjəl/) in English, the name has experienced steady but modest use in the United States, peaking in mid-20th-century records before gradually slipping to 894th place with 30 births in 2024. Although less common today, Nathanial retains a timeless resonance through its classical roots and enduring theological associations.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as nay-THAN-ee-ul (/neɪˈθeɪnjul/)
British English
- Pronunced as nay-THAN-yul (/neɪˈθeɪnjəl/)
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