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Nathan
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A male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "he gave," also used as an Old Testament prophet's name.
"Nathan the prophet confronted King David over his wrongdoing."
"They named their son Nathan after his great-grandfather."
How to Use Nathan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common male first name meaning "gave" in Hebrew.
Word Forms
Nathans plural, Nathans plural
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Etymology
From Hebrew "natan," meaning "gave," and closely related to the longer name Jonathan.