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Natnael

♂ Boy

Pronounced naht-nah-EL /nɑt.nɑˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: An Ethiopian (Amharic) form of Nathanael — from the Hebrew, 'God has given; a gift of God'; a disciple of Jesus; we note the biblical linkLow

In 30 seconds: God has given; a gift of God: Natnael is the Ethiopian Nathanael. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'naht-nah-EL'). We note the biblical link.
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Origin LowHebrew, Ethiopian
MeaningAn Ethiopian (Amharic) form of Nathanael — from the Hebrew, 'God has given; a gift of God'; a disciple of Jesus; we note the biblical link
U.S. rank (2025)#5774 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 391

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619912025

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

Natnael is an Ethiopian (Amharic) form of Nathanael — from the Hebrew, 'God has given; a gift of God'; a disciple of Jesus (we note the biblical link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'naht-nah-EL').

In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian and Eritrean families. Rare, God-has-given at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Nathanael is Hebrew for 'God has given; a gift of God' (a disciple of Jesus) — Natnael is the Ethiopian form, lyrical and classic (we note the biblical link; said 'naht-nah-EL').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Natnael — Ethiopian form of Nathanael; biblical

Variations

NathanaelNathanielNatanael

Nicknames

Nati

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If you like Natnael…

Nathanael— the source name
Natanael— a Spanish kin form
Nathaniel— a fellow 'gift of God' name
Yohannes— a companion Ethiopian boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Natnael mean?

Natnael is an Ethiopian form of Nathanael — Hebrew 'God has given; a gift of God'; a disciple of Jesus. We note the biblical link.

How do you pronounce Natnael?

It's said naht-nah-EL /nɑt.nɑˈɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Natnael a boy or girl name?

Natnael is a boy's name.

How popular is Natnael?

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

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