Nathan

American  

[ney-thuhn] / ˈneɪ θən /

noun

1. (in the Bible) a prophet during the reigns of David and Solomon.

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

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

4. a male given name.

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Nathan British  

/ ˈneɪθən /

noun

1. 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

Malinin could be the second consecutive U.S. man to win single’s skating gold, following Nathan Chen’s dominance in Beijing.

From Los Angeles Times

Leicestershire's 21-year-old left-armer Josh Hull, brought in from relative obscurity for one Test in 2024, Hampshire's Eddie Jack, 20, and Warwickshire recruit Nathan Gilchrist, 25, are part of the group below the Test side the current management are trying to develop.

From BBC

They have done so with captain Cummins playing only one Test because of a back injury, fellow seamer Josh Hazlewood not playing at all and leading spinner Nathan Lyon limited to a bit-part role by conditions and an injury of his own.

From BBC

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said last month that prosecutors haven’t decided whether to seek the death penalty.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Shutouts are up there but as long as we win, I’m happy. Our defense is awesome — LT, Nathan Dorfman, Aiden Cruz and Dayton Chontos — our whole back line.”

From Los Angeles Times