Nathan is a male given name of Hebrew origin, commonly used in English-speaking countries. It typically functions as a personal name rather than a common noun, and pronounces with two syllables in English: /ˈneɪ.θən/ (US/UK) or /ˈneɪ.ˌʰθən/ in some accents. The name historically derives from Netan, meaning “God has given,” and has been borne by various saints and public figures, establishing stable pronunciation across generations.
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