Nathan
Meanings
name
- An Old Testament prophet who advised King David.
- The fourth son of King David and father of Mattatha
- A male given name from Hebrew, of Biblical origin.
- An English surname originating as a patronymic.
- An Ashkenazi surname from Hebrew [in turn originating as a patronymic], a variant of Natan.
- A suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; named for Matthew Nathan, 13th Governor of Queensland.
noun
- A white hip-hop fan, especially one who listens to white rappers and looks down on mumble rap.
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Etymology
From Hebrew נָתָן (natán, “gave”). Also short for Jonathan.
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