Natã
/naˈtɐ̃/masculine
The English name Nathan is translated into Portuguese as Natã. Wiktionary also lists Natan.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Natã | /naˈtɐ̃/ (Brazil) /nɐˈtɐ̃/ (Portugal) |
masculine |
| Natan | masculine |
In Portuguese, these terms are used as masculine given names.
Which one should you use?
Natã and Natan are both forms of the name. Additionally, Naatã is a recognized variation of the name in Portuguese.
How do you pronounce it?
/naˈtɐ̃/
Did you know?
- Although 'Nathan' sounds similar to the Portuguese word 'nata', which means 'cream', the names are etymologically unrelated.
- The Hebrew root of the name, meaning 'he gave', is reflected in the biblical context of the name in Portuguese-speaking countries. Because of this, the name often carries a heavy religious weight in both Brazil and Portugal.
- While the English 'Nathan' ends in a soft 'n' sound, the Portuguese Natã ends in a completely nasalized vowel. This means the sound is produced primarily through the nose rather than the tongue touching the roof of the mouth.
Examples in context
- Oi, Nat! Como você está?Hi, Nat! How are you?
- O Natã é meu melhor amigo.Natã is my best friend.
- Eu conheci o Natã na escola.I met Natã at school.
- O Natã vai viajar amanhã.Natã is traveling tomorrow.
Example conversation
Lucas and Mariana are talking about a friend at a cafe.
- LucasVocê viu o Natã hoje?Did you see Natã today?
- MarianaNão, eu não vi o Natã.No, I didn't see Natã.
- LucasEle esqueceu o celular aqui.He forgot his cell phone here.
- MarianaVou avisar o Natã agora.I will let Natã know now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nathan” translations and entries Natã, Natan, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
