Nathanael
Nathanael is an ancient biblical name with a clear Hebrew meaning and a distinct international character. In Slovakia, it sounds unusual, noble, and religious, while retaining its original foreign spelling.
Municipal population record
The name is officially recorded in the civil registries and population records of Slovak municipalities. The basic onomastic profile is based on municipal records.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisThe name expresses gratitude for a child perceived as a gift from God.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Biblické meno pochádza z hebrejského mena Netan’el, utvoreného zo slovesa natan „dal, daroval“ a teoforického prvku El „Boh“. Znamená „Boh dal“ alebo „Bohom darovaný“.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Nathanael is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
NATHANAEL
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spellingLocal unique name
Traditional Slavic environment- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Má ekvivalent v susedných stredoeurópskych kalendároch.
- •Dlhšie meno (4 slabiky) môže byť v rýchlej medzinárodnej komunikácii skracované.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar
V slovenčine sa meno prirodzene číta približne: na-ta-na-el; v angličtine má odlišnú výslovnosť.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Nathanael Smith
4 + 1 = 5 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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