Nathanel
Nathanel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It derives from the element Netan'el, meaning "God has given" or "God's gift." The name has appeared in Jewish and Christian usage for centuries and has multiple spellings, including Nathanael, Netanel, Nathaniel, and Nathanel.
In the Hebrew Bible, the name appears in various forms as Netanel or Nethaneel, used for several
Modern usage remains in Hebrew-speaking communities and in English-speaking countries as an alternate transliteration of Nathaniel.
Notable bearers of the name span religious, historical, and contemporary contexts, reflecting the name’s long-standing presence