Nathanael: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Nathanael
Origin of the name Nathaniel:
Derived from the Hebrew nĕthan'ēl (gift of God). The name is borne in the Bible by a disciple of Jesus, one of those to whom Christ appeared after the resurrection. He is believed to be the same character as Bartholomew.
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Current Popularity of Nathanael by State
Global Popularity of the Name Nathanael
- #370 in Canada (Quebec)
- #514 in United States
