Nathan
An Old Testament prophet who advised King DavidAn Old Testament prophet who advised King David.
» Nathan has also noticed the resiliency of her children.
Meaning
6 senses(countable, uncountable)An Old Testament prophet who advised King David.
Natan
Ната́нNatán
(countable, uncountable)The fourth son of King David and father of Mattatha
(countable, uncountable)A male given name from Hebrew, of Biblical origin.
Nathan, Natan
На́танNátan
(countable, uncountable)An English surname originating as a patronymic.
(countable, uncountable)An Ashkenazi surname from Hebrew [in turn originating as a patronymic], a variant of Natan.
(countable, uncountable)A suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; named for Matthew Nathan, 13th Governor of Queensland.
Examples
3 sentencesNathan has also noticed the resiliency of her children.
Nathan is cherishing the extra time with her family.
Sabbatai Zevi was proclaimed by Nathan of Gaza to be the Messiah before converting to Islam under penalty of death.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 2
Origin
From Hebrew נָתָן (natán, “gave”). Also short for Jonathan.From Hebrew נָתָן (natán, “gave”). Also short for Jonathan.
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