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Elnatan is an ancient biblical Hebrew name composed of two linguistic elements: "El" - referring to God, and "natan" - meaning to give or gift. The full meaning of the name is "God has given" or "gift of God," reflecting a profound sense of gratitude and thanksgiving to the Creator for the gift of life. Compound names of this type were particularly common during the biblical period, when parents sought to imprint their religious faith and sense of gratitude for the child's birth into the name itself. The name Elnatan appears twice in the Hebrew Bible and is associated with figures of high social and political standing in the Kingdom of Judah during the First Temple period. The primary figure bearing the name Elnatan is Elnatan son of Achbor, who was one of the officials of King Jehoiakim. He is mentioned in the Book of Jeremiah as one of the princes sent to bring the prophet Uriah son of Shemaiah from Egypt after he fled there from the king's wrath. Another Elnatan mentioned in the scriptures is Elnatan son of Achbor, father of Nehushta, wife of King Jehoiachin and mother of King Jehoiachin, making him the grandfather of a King of Judah. This fact attests to the high status of the name's bearer in the royal and political circles of Jerusalem in the period before the destruction of the Temple. The name reflects not only religious faith but also belonging to the social and political elite of that era. In the modern era, the name Elnatan is considered rare and distinctive, carrying with it the aroma of antiquity and ancient tradition. Parents who choose this name typically seek a name with deep religious significance, one that expresses gratitude and thanksgiving to the Creator, and one connected to the historical and cultural roots of the Jewish people. The name is particularly suitable for tradition-observant families interested in an authentic biblical name that is not overly common. The sound of the name Elnatan is melodious and dignified, conveying a sense of stability, wisdom, and nobility of spirit. In contemporary Israeli society, bearers of the name Elnatan are often perceived as people with spiritual depth, connection to tradition, and a sense of social responsibility.

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Jeremiah 26:22 - And the king sent Elnatan the son of Achbor, and certain men with him into Egypt

In Kabbalah, the name Elnatan carries the meaning of divine abundance flowing and spiritual reception. The letter Aleph that opens the name symbolizes divine unity and new beginnings, while the root "natan" (to give) represents continuous divine giving. The name expresses the Kabbalistic principle that every soul is a gift from the Creator, and the bearer of the name carries the responsibility to realize the spiritual potential given to him. The compound structure of the name indicates a connection between the upper and lower worlds, between divine will and earthly manifestation.

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