Origin of the name Nathan:
Derived from the Hebrew nāthān (gift). The name is borne in the Bible by a prophet who rebuked King David for the death of Uriah, which enabled the king to marry Bathsheba, Uriah's wife.
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman. Buy the bookDoes Natan sound...
Sibling Names for Natan...
Do you know any real life Natans?
What are their siblings named?
Reader Contributions
Contribute to, or edit, this collection of community wisdom on the name Natan!
- Comments and insights on the name Natan: | Edit
- Share what you know!
- Personal experiences with the name Natan: | Edit
It is my brother's name. He was named after our great-grandfather, Nissel. I guess Natan is the Russian version.
- Nicknames for Natan: | Edit
- Share what you know!
- Meanings and history of the name Natan: | Edit
A variation of the Yiddish name, Nissel.
- Famous real-life people named Natan: | Edit
- Share what you know!
- Natan in song, story & screen: | Edit
- Share what you know!
NameVoyager US Popularity of Natan Over Time
NameMapper Current Popularity of Natan by State
Global Popularity of the Name Natan
- #309 in Canada (Quebec)
Baby Name Wizard Store
Celebrate with personalized baby name products! Custom birth announcements, invitations, bibs, onesies & more.
Start Shopping