| Meaning | gift |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Na-tan |
About Natan
Streamlined and international, Natan offers familiarity with a twist. This variant spelling provides just enough distinction to feel special while maintaining complete recognition. The name works seamlessly across linguistic boundaries, making it perfect for families with multicultural connections or global aspirations. Natan's clean, efficient structure reflects modern sensibilities while connecting to ancient roots—a combination increasingly valued by contemporary parents. The two-syllable rhythm creates easy flow, and the absence of difficult consonant clusters ensures consistent pronunciation worldwide. Parents selecting Natan often appreciate subtle sophistication over obvious flash, preferring names that reveal their quality gradually rather than shouting for attention. The name suggests reliability and strength without aggression, intelligence without pretension. Its moderate length and straightforward spelling eliminate the complications that burden more elaborate choices. Children named Natan typically carry the name comfortably from infancy through adulthood, as it adapts naturally to every life stage. For families seeking something simultaneously classic and contemporary, traditional and fresh, Natan achieves this balance beautifully, offering a name that serves its bearer well across contexts, cultures, and continents throughout an entire lifetime.
Nicknames for Natan
| Nat |
| Nate |
| Nathan |
| Natty |
Famous People Named Natan
| Natan Sharansky | Israeli politician and human rights activist |
| Natan Obed | Inuit leader and president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami |
| Natan Feinberg | Soviet spy during World War II |
| Natan Berg | Russian-American mathematician |
| Natan Yonatan | Israeli poet |
| Natan Gross | Polish-American Yiddish theater actor |
| Natan Pernick | Brazilian physicist |
| Natan Karczmar | Polish historian |
| Natan Budiony | Indonesian actor |
| Natan Levy | Brazilian mixed martial artist |
| Natan Epsztejn | Argentine chess master |
| Natan Assia | Israeli kiteboarder |
| Natan Zada | Israeli gunman |
| Natan Herszkowicz | Polish rabbi and writer |
| Natan Spigel | Romanian writer and journalist |
| Natan Slifkin | British-Israeli rabbi and author |
| Natan Uresin | Moldovan footballer |
| Natan Šaranski | Serbian footballer |
| Natan Zach | Israeli poet |
| Natan Meir | Israeli academic |
Characters Named Natan
| Natan Drake | Protagonist of the "Uncharted" video game series |
| Natan Stark | Character from the "Game of Thrones" series by George R.R. Martin |
| Natan Carver | Character from the novel "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy |
| Natan Richter | Character from the film "The Pianist" |
| Natan McBride | Character from the TV show "Westworld" |
| Natan Fisher | Character from the TV show "Six Feet Under" |
| Natan Dubov | Character from the film "Queen of Spades - The Dark Rite" |
| Natan Hornblower | Character from the book "The Well of Lost Plots" by Jasper Fforde |
| Natan Harari | Character from the TV show "The Sopranos" |
| Natan Abrams | Character from the TV show "The Affair" |
| Natan Rabinowitz | Character from the film "A Serious Man" |
| Natan White | Character from the book "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan |
| Natan Heidelberger | Character from the film "The Counterfeiters" |
| Natan Gurfinkel | Character from the film "The Frisco Kid" |
| Natan Borakov | Character from the film "Black Mirror - Bandersnatch" |
| Natan Zuckerman | Character from the TV show "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" |
| Natan Wolczak | Character from the film "Escape from Sobibor" |
| Natan Eck | Character from the film "Footnote" |
| Natan Dvir | Character from the film "Operation Finale" |
| Natan Sobotka | Character from the TV show "True Detective" |