Netanel: meaning of the Hebrew name
נְתַנְאֵל
Pronounced neh-tahn-EL
Meaning of Netanel
Netanel means "God has given", a gift from the Lord. In the Bible, Nethanel son of Zuar was the prince of the tribe of Issachar in the wilderness.
Of Issachar, Nethanel the son of Zuar.
לְיִשָּׂשכָר נְתַנְאֵל בֶּן־צוּעָר׃
Netanel in Hebrew
Netanel is written נתנאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: נְתַנְאֵל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- תTav
- נNun
- אAlef
- לLamed
Gematria value: 531 (Nun 50 + Tav 400 + Nun 50 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod has given
- Pronunciationneh-tahn-EL
- Hebrewנתנאל
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Netanel ranked #45 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (385 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #36, in 2014 and 2016.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45 | 385 |
| 2023 | 46 | 383 |
| 2022 | 52 | 361 |
| 2021 | 49 | 401 |
| 2020 | 48 | 389 |
| 2019 | 42 | 471 |
| 2018 | 49 | 431 |
| 2017 | 37 | 479 |
| 2016 | 36 | 496 |
| 2015 | 37 | 498 |
| 2014 | 36 | 505 |
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 Netanel
What does the name Netanel mean?
Netanel means "God has given", a gift from the Lord. In the Bible, Nethanel son of Zuar was the prince of the tribe of Issachar in the wilderness.
How do you pronounce Netanel?
Netanel is pronounced neh-tahn-EL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Netanel in Hebrew?
Netanel is written נתנאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: נְתַנְאֵל).
Is Netanel a biblical name?
Yes. Netanel appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Numbers 1:8.
How popular is the name Netanel in Israel?
In 2024, Netanel ranked #45 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (385 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #36, in 2014 and 2016. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Netanel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נתנאל adds up to 531 (Nun 50 + Tav 400 + Nun 50 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30).
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