US Popularity Rank: 18171

Origin: Filipino

Meaning: God has given

Nathaneal is a boy’s name of Filipino and Hebrew origin, meaning “God has given.” Also spelled as Nathanael, Nathaniel, Nataniel, and Nathanial, several figures in the Hebrew Bible and Christian New Testament bear this name. In the Gospel of John, Nathaneal is regarded as one of Jesus’s disciples. Choosing this name for baby is a way to nurture faith in your child from the get-go. At the same time, if you believe your little one is a gift from the heavens itself, this name can beautifully convey the sentiment.