Indian name meaning
Nathan
♂ BoyNa·than · 2 syllables
A gift; God has given
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
Based on how often the name appears in Indian public population records. Newer, trend-driven names can rank low here even when they’re popular for today’s newborns.
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
The letters of Nathan add up to 21, which reduces to 3.
About the name Nathan
Nathan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “A gift; God has given.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Nathan has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nathan mean?
Nathan means “A gift; God has given.” It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Is Nathan a boy or a girl name?
Nathan is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Nathan?
Nathan is of Hebrew origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Nathan?
In the Chaldean system, Nathan has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
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