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Boy's nameOrigin: HebrewMunicipal population recordThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

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.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Nathanael
Nathaniel
Slovak:
Natanael
Czech:
Natanael
German:
Nathanael
Hungarian:
Nátánáel
Polish:
Natanael
Spanish:
Natanael
French:
Nathanaël
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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 analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The 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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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Nathanael vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

85 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie85 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

NATHANAEL

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

Slovenský unikát

Tradičné slovanské prostredie
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •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.
Na čo myslieť v zahraničí
  • •Dlhšie meno (4 slabiky) môže byť v rýchlej medzinárodnej komunikácii skracované.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars

This name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Pronunciation and phonetic note:

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 use
Syllable count: 4
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Nathanael
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Nathanaela
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Nathanaelovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Nathanaela
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Nathanael!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Nathanaelovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Nathanaelom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
NatNatyNathNathyNathanko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Nathanael
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Nathanael! Nat! Naty!

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Full name:

Nathanael Smith

4 + 1 = 5 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:N.S.without dots:NS
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  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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