Meaning, origin, history
Nathan is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift from God." It is derived from the Hebrew word "natan," which means "to give." The name Nathan appears in the Bible as one of King David's prophets and advisors. He was also the son of David and Bathsheba, who later became King Solomon's father. Throughout history, many notable figures have borne the name Nathan, including Nathan the Liar, a legendary Jewish storyteller; Nathan Bedford Forrest, a Confederate general during the American Civil War; and Nathan Myhrvold, a former chief technology officer of Microsoft. Today, Nathan remains a popular given name for boys around the world.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Nthan since 1880
Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
1984
5 births
in 1984
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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