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Name Origin

Nathanael is a Hebrew given name meaning 'God has given'. It is a variant spelling of Nathaniel.

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Famous People

Nathanael Greene (1742-1786)

Military general

  • Instrumental in the American Revolutionary War
  • Known for his strategic brilliance and leadership

Nathanael West (1903-1940)

Novelist, screenwriter

  • Author of satirical novels like 'Miss Lonelyhearts' and 'The Day of the Locust'
  • Known for his dark humor and exploration of American alienation