Nathan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. An Old Testament prophet who advised King David.
  2. The fourth son of King David and father of Mattatha
  3. A male given name from Hebrew, of Biblical origin.
  4. An English surname originating as a patronymic.
  5. An Ashkenazi surname from Hebrew [in turn originating as a patronymic], a variant of Natan.
  6. A suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; named for Matthew Nathan, 13th Governor of Queensland.
noun
  1. A white hip-hop fan, especially one who listens to white rappers and looks down on mumble rap.

Pronunciation

/ˈneɪθən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Nathan.wav

Word forms

Nathan Nathans

Etymology

From Hebrew נָתָן (natán, “gave”). Also short for Jonathan.

Derived words

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