The nameNatan
Natan is a form of Nathan, mostly given in France in the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Like Nathan, it comes from the Hebrew for "he gave".
Origin
Hebrew. Nathan is a biblical prophet, adviser to King David.
History
Rare for a long time, Natan rose in the 1990s, when Nathan was very fashionable, and peaked in the mid 2000s. It is still given today, less often.
Popularity of the name Natan
Natan in France
Natan was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 990 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Natan. Its rise began around 1995, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Natan in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 20 births a year on average, against 42 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Natan mean?
Like Nathan, it comes from the Hebrew for "he gave".
What is the origin of the name Natan?
Hebrew. Nathan is a biblical prophet, adviser to King David.
Is Natan a girl's or a boy's name?
Natan is a boy's name.