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Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Nathanael Meaning in the Bible
Nathanael
boy
Nathanael means "Gift of God", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Nathanael appears in the King James Bible, and John 1:47 is the passage most often tied to it. Represents sincerity, honest seeking, and being known by God before we know Him.
Is Nathanael in the Bible?
Yes — Nathanael appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/nah-THAN-ay-el/
OriginHebrew
MeaningGift of God
What does Nathanael mean?
Nathanael is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of God". The disciple Jesus called a true Israelite without guile, traditionally identified with Bartholomew.
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What does Nathanael mean in the Bible?
Nathanael means "Gift of God" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
The disciple Jesus called a true Israelite without guile, traditionally identified with Bartholomew.
Where does Nathanael appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Nathanael is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with John 1:47. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What are the variants and nicknames of Nathanael?
Nathanael has 6 recorded variants, short forms, and translations across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Common nicknames
Nate
Natan
Nat
Which books of the Bible mention Nathanael?
Nathanael is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Nathanael?
Represents sincerity, honest seeking, and being known by God before we know Him.
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Names like Nathanael
Other Hebrew biblical names that share the spirit of "Gift of God" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Nathanael
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Eliana
girl
"My God has answered"
Nathanael & Eliana
Rebecca
girl
"To bind or captivate"
Nathanael & Rebecca
Abigail
girl
"Father of joy"
Nathanael & Abigail
Abijah
unisex
"My father is the LORD; The LORD is my father"
Nathanael & Abijah
Amaris
girl
"Promised by God; Given by God"
Nathanael & Amaris
Anna
girl
"Grace or favor"
Nathanael & Anna
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Nathanael name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Nathanael
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Nathanael?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Nathanael?
You can read every verse where Nathanael appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.