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Elnathan
How to Pronounce Elnathan
Pronounced el-NAY-thən /ɛlˈneɪ.θən/Medium
Meaning: From Hebrew Elnathan, 'God has given; God is the giver' (el, 'God', plus natan, 'he gave')Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Elnathan comes from the Hebrew Elnathan, 'God has given; God is the giver' (el, 'God', plus natan, 'he gave'). Borne by several figures in the Old Testament. A lyrical, biblical name (said 'el-NAY-thən'; nicknames Eli, Nate).
In the U.S. it appears in devout and Jewish families. Rare, God-has-given at the root, and biblical.
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What does the name Elnathan mean?
Elnathan is Hebrew for 'God has given; God is the giver'.
How do you pronounce Elnathan?
It's said el-NAY-thən /ɛlˈneɪ.θən/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Elnathan a boy or girl name?
Elnathan is a boy's name.
How popular is Elnathan?
Elnathan is a rare name in the U.S.