נתן
Natan
The Hebrew name Nathan is written as נתן (Natan).
נתן is a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
The standard form of the name is נתן, while נָתִי serves as a more affectionate and casual version.
How do you pronounce it?
Natan
Did you know?
- The word נתן shares an ancient root with the Arabic word نَتَنَ, which means 'to stink' or 'to give off a foul smell'.
- The name נתן is actually a verb in Hebrew meaning 'to give'. Because of this, the name is often interpreted as a statement that God has given a gift.
- Because the root refers to giving, the name is sometimes used in Hebrew poetry as a pun for generosity or sacrifice.
Examples in context
- נתן הוא חבר שלי.natan hu haver sheli.Nathan is my friend.
- האם נתן נמצא כאן?ha'im natan nimtza kan?Is Nathan here?
- שמי נתן.shmi natan.My name is Nathan.
Example conversation
Agur and Itai are looking for a friend at a party.
- עגור Adiאיתי, האם ראית את נתן?itay, ha'im raita et natan?Itai, have you seen Nathan?
- איתי Itayלא, אני לא רואה אותו.lo, ani lo ro'e oto.No, I don't see him.
- עגור Adiאולי נתן נמצא בחוץ?ulay natan nimtza bakhutz?Maybe Nathan is outside?
- איתי Itayיכול להיות, בואי נבדוק.yekhol lihiyot, bo'i nevdok.Could be, let's check.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries נתן, CC BY-SA 4.0.
