Natániel

Natániel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, a localized form of Netan'el, meaning "God has given." The accent in Natániel signals the stress on the second syllable, a pattern common in Spanish and Portuguese spellings.

Etymology and variants: Netan'el (נתןאל) comes from נתן, "to give," and אל, "God." In English the name appears as Nathaniel or Nathanael; other spellings include Natanel, Nataniel, Natanael, and Natániel in Spanish and Portuguese contexts.

Usage and cultural context: The name has biblical associations with Nathanael/Nathaniel, a figure described in the Gospel of John as an Israelite from Cana who becomes a follower of Jesus. The form Natániel is used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking regions, while English-speaking areas more commonly use Nathaniel or Nathanael. Diminutives and informal forms may include Natan, Nati, or Nate.

Notable people: The name has been borne by many individuals across cultures in its various spellings; Natániel remains a recognized localized form in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking contexts.