Nethanel

Hebrew

"gift of God"

Nethanel Origin and Meaning

The name Nethanel is a boy's name.

Nethanel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God" or "God has given." It appears in the Bible as the name of several figures, including one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore Canaan. This name is a variant of the more common Nathaniel, maintaining its profound spiritual significance while offering a more distinctive spelling that closely resembles its original Hebrew form. While not among the most popular names in Western countries, Nethanel has maintained steady usage particularly in Jewish communities where biblical names hold special significance. The name carries connotations of divine blessing and gratitude for the gift of a child.