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    Nathan is basically a bys name. It is usually pronounced as NAY-than. This name is of Hebrew origin and it literally means "God has given". The five variations of the name Nathan are Nat, Natan, Nate, Nathen and Nathon.

    Nathan is also mentioned in the Bible. Nathan was the God's prophet during the time of David and Solomon reign. Even in one of the Indian languages, Tamil, Nathan means "son of god", but it is derived from the Sanskrit word Naath or Naatha.

    Some of the other famous personalities with the name Nathan are American Revolutionary hero Nathan Hale and critic George Jean Nathan and also actor Nathan Lane.
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    Evey 

    answered 3 years ago

      Nathan is a male name meaning 'He Gave' with origins in Hebrew.
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      Uchicken 

      answered 3 years ago

           
           

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