Origin and Meaning of Nethaniel

Gift of God

Origin: Hebrew - The name Nethaniel is derived from the Hebrew name Netan’el, which combines the elements 'natan' meaning 'to give' and 'el' meaning 'God'.

• Nethaniel is a variant of the name Nathaniel, which has biblical origins and means 'gift of God'.
• In different cultures, variations of the name are commonly used, such as Nathan in English and Natanael in Spanish.
• Notable bearers include Nethaniel G. Taylor, an American composer, and Nethaniel's biblical counterpart, Nathaniel, is known in the New Testament as one of Jesus's disciples.
• The name Nethaniel is less common than its more popular alternative, Nathaniel, which has consistently ranked higher in popularity lists.
• Related names include Nathan, Nathaniel, Natanael, and other variations found across different languages and cultures.