Nathan

[ ney-thuhn ]

noun
  1. a prophet during the reigns of David and Solomon. 2 Samuel 12; 1 Kings 1:34.

  2. George Jean, 1882–1958, U.S. drama critic, author, and editor.

  1. Robert, 1894–1985, U.S. novelist and poet.

  2. a male given name.

Origin of Nathan

1
Ultimately from Hebrew Nāthān “he (God) gave”

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Nathan

/ (ˈneɪθən) /


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

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