Nathanael Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Nathanael Name at a Glance

Name	Nathanael
Meaning	Variant of Nathaniel: Gift of God; God has given.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Nathanael Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Nathanael means “Variant of Nathaniel: Gift of God; God has given”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Nathanael Name Origin

Our database records Nathanael under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Nathanael a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Nathanael is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Nathanael

When considering Nathanael for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.