Natan: meaning of the Hebrew name
נָתָן
Pronounced nah-TAHN
Meaning of Natan
Natan means giving and gift. It is the name of the prophet Nathan, who stood before King David and told him the truth.
that the king said unto Nathan the prophet: ‘See now, I dwell in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains.’
וַיֹּאמֶר הַמֶּלֶךְ אֶל־נָתָן הַנָּבִיא רְאֵה נָא אָנֹכִי יוֹשֵׁב בְּבֵית אֲרָזִים וַאֲרוֹן הָאֱלֹהִים יֹשֵׁב בְּתוֹךְ הַיְרִיעָה׃
Natan in Hebrew
Natan is written נתן in Hebrew (with vowel points: נָתָן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- תTav
- נNun
Gematria value: 500 (Nun 50 + Tav 400 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaninghe gave
- Pronunciationnah-TAHN
- Hebrewנתן
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Natan ranked #48 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (361 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #43, in 2020.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48 | 361 |
| 2023 | 44 | 417 |
| 2022 | 50 | 364 |
| 2021 | 51 | 390 |
| 2020 | 43 | 423 |
| 2019 | 48 | 428 |
| 2018 | 53 | 368 |
| 2017 | 48 | 423 |
| 2016 | 51 | 407 |
| 2015 | 53 | 371 |
| 2014 | 55 | 369 |
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 Natan
What does the name Natan mean?
Natan means giving and gift. It is the name of the prophet Nathan, who stood before King David and told him the truth.
How do you pronounce Natan?
Natan is pronounced nah-TAHN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Natan in Hebrew?
Natan is written נתן in Hebrew (with vowel points: נָתָן).
Is Natan a biblical name?
Yes. Natan appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 2 Samuel 7:2.
How popular is the name Natan in Israel?
In 2024, Natan ranked #48 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (361 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #43, in 2020. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Natan?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נתן adds up to 500 (Nun 50 + Tav 400 + Nun 50).
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