Natanael
Natanael is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “Gift of God”, pronounced nah-tah-nah-EL. It ranked #1230 in the United States in 2025, given to 164 babies, and peaked at #1121 in 2020. Common nicknames: Nata, Tani, Nate.
How popular is Natanael in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Natanael mean, and where does it come from?
Natanael is the Spanish, Portuguese and Scandinavian form of Nathanael — Hebrew Netan'el, "God has given" — the disciple in John's Gospel who asks whether anything good can come out of Nazareth and is told to come and see. It is common in Brazil, Mexico and Sweden. American records hold it from 1962 and it has never quite reached the top thousand, sitting just below it for most of the last decade, which makes it familiar in Spanish-speaking communities and unusual outside them.
How is Natanael used around the world?
Natanael is used in 2 languages worldwide, with 2+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Natanael?
Famous People Named Natanael
- Natanael Berg — Swedish composer
- Natanael Cano — Mexican singer and songwriter
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Natanael mean?
Natanael is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of God." Natanael is the Spanish, Portuguese and Scandinavian form of Nathanael — Hebrew Netan'el, "God has given" — the disciple in John's Gospel who asks whether anything good can come out of Nazareth and is told to come and see. It is common in Brazil, Mexico and Sweden.
How do you pronounce Natanael?
Natanael is pronounced nah-tah-nah-EL. Common variations include Nathanael, Nathaniel, Natanel.
Is Natanael a boy name?
Yes, Natanael is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Nata, Tani, Nate.