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Jathniel
Pronounced JATH-nee-el /ˈdʒæθ.ni.ɛl/Medium
Meaning: From the Hebrew, 'God has given; a gift of God' (a biblical name, a form of Nethanel/Jathniel); we note the sacred senseLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Jathniel comes from the Hebrew, 'God has given; a gift of God' (a biblical name, a form of Nethanel/Jathniel; we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, devout name (said 'JATH-nee-el').
In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Christian families. Rare, God-has-given at the root, and devout.
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What does the name Jathniel mean?
Jathniel is Hebrew for 'God has given; a gift of God'. We note the sacred sense.
How do you pronounce Jathniel?
It's said JATH-nee-el /ˈdʒæθ.ni.ɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Jathniel a boy or girl name?
Jathniel is a boy's name.
How popular is Jathniel?
Jathniel is a very rare name in the U.S.













