Νάθαν
Náthan
The Greek form of the male given name Nathan is Νάθαν (Náthan).
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
Ναθάναιος is a formal and traditional way to say Nathan in Greek.
How do you pronounce it?
Náthan
Did you know?
- Because the name is not indigenous to Greece, it lacks a traditional Greek diminutive like 'Nikos' or 'Kostas' used for local names.
- In Greek, the name is often viewed through the lens of its Biblical origins, meaning 'he gave' or 'gift', which is a direct carry-over from its Hebrew roots.
- Because 'Νάθαν' is a foreign name, it does not follow the traditional Greek patterns of patronymics, which usually involve adding '-ou' to a father's name.
Examples in context
- Ο Νάθαν είναι φίλος μου.O Nathan einai filos mou.Nathan is my friend.
- Είδα τον Νάθαν στο σούπερ μάρκετ.Eida ton Nathan sto supermarket.I saw Nathan at the supermarket.
Example conversation
Anastasia and Dimitris are talking about a common acquaintance.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΓνωρίζεις τον Νάθαν;Gnorizeis ton Nathan;Do you know Nathan?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, ο Νάθαν είναι πολύ ευγενικός.Nai, o Nathan einai poly evgenikos.Yes, Nathan is very polite.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΕίναι και πολύ έξυπνος άνθρωπος.Einai kai poly exypnos anthropos.He is also a very smart person.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΣυμφωνώ απόλυτα μαζί σου.Symphono apolytika mazi sou.I completely agree with you.
