Natan

The first name Natan represents an alternative spelling of the biblical Hebrew name Nathan. Its translation is 'the Lord has given', 'the Lord has gifted', or originally 'he has given'.

What does the name Natan mean?

The name Natan is a variant form of the biblical Hebrew Nathan. Its direct translation means 'the Lord has given', 'the Lord has gifted', or in its original form 'he has given'. The origin lies in the ancient Hebrew word natán (נָתַן), which means 'to give'. The name is primarily known from the Old Testament, where Natan appears as a prophet who points out King David's adultery with Bathsheba. Another bearer of this name is a son of David. Other variants include Nathen, Nate, Nat, Nosson, and Neizan.

Where does the name Natan come from?

The name Natan is a male first name of ancient Hebrew origin and means 'the Lord has given'. The etymology comes from the ancient Hebrew verb natán (נָתַן), which means 'to give'. Languages in which this name appears include Biblical Hebrew and Polish.

How do you pronounce Natan?

The pronunciation of Natan is clearly structured and two syllables. It is typically pronounced as 'Na-tan' [ˈnaːtan], with the long A sound conveying an open quality. The stressed t in the middle adds a distinct accent, while the final n provides a sense of stability. Natan exudes simplicity and strength - a name with a straightforward character and quiet power.

When is the name day of Natan?

The name day for Natan is celebrated on October 24.

Popularity

In Germany, Natan enjoys great popularity as a first name. Currently, it ranks 518th on the list of the most common male baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2017, when it placed 404th. Over the last ten years, Natan has been used as a first name about 1,200 times, earning it the 480th position in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 557th.

Nicknames & pet names

Nati / Nätu

Famous people

• Natan Andrei (American physicist)
• Natan Brand (American pianist)
• Natan Carneiro de Lima (Brazilian footballer)
• Natan Ha-Babli (scholar)
• Natan Ilyich Zabara (writer from Ukraine)
• Natan Issajewitsch Altman (painter from Russia)
• Natan Jefimowitsch Perelman (pianist from England)
• Natan Panz (Russian footballer)
• Natan Pereira (Brazilian footballer)
• Natan Rachlin (conductor from England)
• Natan Shalem (Israeli geologist)
• Natan Spigel (artist from Poland)
• Natan Sznaider (Israeli writer)
• Natan Zach (poet from Israel)