Natnael Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationnaht-NAH-el / /nætˈnɑːɛl/Hebrew; Amharic
Meaning
gift of God (Hebrew); God has given (Amharic)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew tradition, Natnael signifies a divine gift, often associated with religious significance. In Amharic, it reflects the cultural importance of gratitude towards God for blessings, commonly used in Ethiopia.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Natanel
- Nataniel
International Variants
- Natanael (Spanish)
- Nathanael (English)
Famous people named Natnael
Natnael Tesfaye — Ethiopian singer.
Natnael Berhane — Eritrean cyclist.
Fictional characters named Natnael
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Natnael was first seen in the United States in 1991. Natnael has ranked as high as #1397 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Natnael has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Natnael (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 |