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Natanel

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Pronounced nah-tah-NEL /ˌnɑ.tɑˈnɛl/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Nathanael/Nathaniel — from the Hebrew Netanel, 'gift of God; God has given'Low

In 30 seconds: Gift of God: Natanel is a form of Nathanael. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'nah-tah-NEL').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA form/spelling of Nathanael/Nathaniel — from the Hebrew Netanel, 'gift of God; God has given'

U.S. rank (2024)#8734 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 251

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Natanel is a form/spelling of Nathanael/Nathaniel — from the Hebrew Netanel, 'gift of God; God has given'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'nah-tah-NEL').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Hispanic families. Rare in this form, gift-of-God at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Nathanael means 'gift of God; God has given' in Hebrew — Natanel is a form of it, lyrical and classic (said 'nah-tah-NEL').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Nathanael — Hebrew etymology

Variations

NathanaelNathanielNetanel

Nicknames

Nate

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Natanel mean?

Natanel is a form of Nathanael/Nathaniel — Hebrew 'gift of God; God has given'.

How do you pronounce Natanel?

It's said nah-tah-NEL /ˌnɑ.tɑˈnɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Natanel a boy or girl name?

Natanel is a boy's name.

How popular is Natanel?

Natanel is a very rare name in the U.S.