Netanel

Netanel (Netan'el) is a masculine first name of biblical origin and is related to the name Nathanael. The name means 'God has given', 'God has gifted', or in a broader sense 'gift of God' or 'God's gift'.

What does the name Netanel mean?

The name Netanel (Netan'el) is a masculine first name that comes from the Bible and is closely related to the name Nathanael. It means 'God has given', 'God has gifted', or, more freely interpreted, 'gift of God' or 'God's gift'. Its roots lie in the ancient Hebrew language and consist of the two Hebrew words nathan or natan (נָתַן), meaning 'to give', and 'el' (אֵל), which stands for 'God' or 'the Mighty'. In the Old Testament, there are several individuals named Netan'el, including a tribal leader. Other variants include Nathaniel, Nataniel, Natanael, Nathanyel, Natanaele, Nethaniel, Elnatan, Natanail, Nathan, Nate, and Nael. Female forms of the name are Nathanaela, Nathanaelle, and Natanaela.

Where does the name Netanel come from?

The first name Netanel has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means among other things 'God has gifted' or 'God's gift'.

How do you pronounce Netanel?

Netanel is pronounced approximately 'Net-an-el'.

When is the name day of Netanel?

The name days for Netanel are celebrated on August 24, October 24, and December 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Netanel is considered a rare name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male baby names. The highest ranking was achieved in 2018 when it reached 2,659th place. Over the last ten years, Netanel has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,458th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,020th.

Nicknames & pet names

Nel / Neta

Similar first names

Famous people

• Netanel Ben Simon (footballer from Israel)