Elnatan: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֶלְנָתָן
Pronounced el-nah-TAHN
Meaning of Elnatan
Elnatan means "God has given," a gift from heaven. Elnathan was one of the officials of Judah in Jeremiah's time, among those who urged the king not to burn the prophet's scroll.
Moreover Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had entreated the king not to burn the roll; but he would not hear them.
וְגַם אֶלְנָתָן וּדְלָיָהוּ וּגְמַרְיָהוּ הִפְגִּעוּ בַמֶּלֶךְ לְבִלְתִּי שְׂרֹף אֶת־הַמְּגִלָּה וְלֹא שָׁמַע אֲלֵיהֶם׃
Elnatan in Hebrew
Elnatan is written אלנתן in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶלְנָתָן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- לLamed
- נNun
- תTav
- נNun
Gematria value: 531 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Nun 50 + Tav 400 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod has given
- Pronunciationel-nah-TAHN
- Hebrewאלנתן
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Elnatan was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Elnatan
What does the name Elnatan mean?
Elnatan means "God has given," a gift from heaven. Elnathan was one of the officials of Judah in Jeremiah's time, among those who urged the king not to burn the prophet's scroll.
How do you pronounce Elnatan?
Elnatan is pronounced el-nah-TAHN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Elnatan in Hebrew?
Elnatan is written אלנתן in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶלְנָתָן).
Is Elnatan a biblical name?
Yes. Elnatan appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Jeremiah 36:25.
What is the gematria of Elnatan?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אלנתן adds up to 531 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Nun 50 + Tav 400 + Nun 50).
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