Nathan

American

[ney-thuhn] / ˈneɪ θən /

noun

(in the Bible) a prophet during the reigns of David and Solomon.
George Jean, 1882–1958, U.S. drama critic, author, and editor.
Robert, 1894–1985, U.S. novelist and poet.
a male given name.

Nathan British

/ ˈneɪθən /

noun

Old Testament a prophet at David's court (II Samuel 7:1–17; 12:1–15)

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Etymology

Origin of Nathan

Ultimately from Hebrew Nāthān “he (God) gave”

Example Sentences

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Ross McCrorie did nothing wrong at right wing-back against Ivory Coast, whereas Nathan Patterson looked rusty at right-back in his start against Japan.

From BBC

A new revival of “Death of a Salesman,” starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf, is in previews on Broadway.

From Los Angeles Times

Nathan Hochman said in a media statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Nathan Kirsh built Restaurant Depot from one warehouse in Brooklyn in 1976 after getting his business start in South Africa.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cathedral 1, St. Monica 0: Emilio Velarde and Nathan Rodarte combined on a nine-inning no-hitter for Cathedral.

From Los Angeles Times

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