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Netanel

♂ Boy

Pronounced neh-tah-NEL /nɛ.tɑˈnɛl/Medium

Meaning: The Hebrew form of Nathaniel — 'God has given; a gift of God' (natan, 'he gave', plus el, 'God')Medium

In 30 seconds: God has given; a gift of God: Netanel is the Hebrew Nathaniel — 'a gift of God'. Lyrical, biblical, and warm (said 'neh-tah-NEL').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningThe Hebrew form of Nathaniel — 'God has given; a gift of God' (natan, 'he gave', plus el, 'God')
U.S. rank (2024)#6351 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 434

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519882024

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

Netanel is the Hebrew form of Nathaniel — 'God has given; a gift of God' (natan, 'he gave', plus el, 'God'). Borne by figures in the Old Testament and a modern Israeli favorite. A lyrical, biblical name (said 'neh-tah-NEL'; nicknames Neti, Nati).

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, a-gift-of-God at the root, and biblical.

Did you know? Nathaniel means 'God has given; a gift of God' (Hebrew natan, 'he gave', plus el, 'God') — Netanel is its Hebrew form, lyrical and biblical (said 'neh-tah-NEL').
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Netanel — root etymology

Variations

NathanielNethanelNetanyahu

Nicknames

Nati

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If you like Netanel…

Nathaniel— the English form
Natanael— the Spanish form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Netanel mean?

Netanel is the Hebrew Nathaniel — 'God has given; a gift of God'.

How do you pronounce Netanel?

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

Is Netanel a boy or girl name?

Netanel is a boy's name.

How popular is Netanel?

Netanel is a rare name in the U.S.

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