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

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Nathan “Natie” Kirsh, the 94-year-old founder, built the company into a leading cash-and-carry brand.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nathan “Natie” Kirsh founded Restaurant Depot in 1976 as Jetro Cash & Carry, and built the company into a leading brand that dominates the restaurant-supply market.

From The Wall Street Journal