אל נתן

El Natan is a compound Hebrew name of ancient origin, combining two powerful biblical elements: 'El' - one of the names of God in biblical Hebrew, and 'Natan' - the Hebrew verb meaning 'gave' or 'granted'. The complete name conveys the profound meaning of 'God has given' or 'gift of God', expressing deep gratitude to divine providence and a sense of blessing upon the child's birth. Compound names of this type were common in biblical and Talmudic periods, when parents sought to imprint their faith and spiritual worldview into their child's name. The root 'El' appears numerous times in the Bible as a name or attribute of God, symbolizing supreme power, infinite capability, and divine grace. The root 'Natan' appears frequently in scripture, describing the act of giving, granting, and bestowing goodness. The combination of these two components creates a name with deep theological significance, emphasizing the belief that the child is a gift from heaven, given in grace and love. The name reflects a worldview in which one sees life and offspring as divine blessings, not as something taken for granted. In Jewish tradition, compound names containing the word 'El' were considered names of special sanctity and spiritual power. They testified to tradition-observing families and a close connection to faith and biblical values. El Natan is a name carrying rich spiritual heritage, suitable for parents wishing to give their son a name that combines deep religious meaning with a melodious and impressive sound. The name conveys a sense of connection to roots, gratitude for the precious gift that is the child, and hope that the child will grow to be a person of values, morality, and strong faith. This is a name fitting for a child whose parents wish to instill in him love for tradition, appreciation for life, and understanding that everything good in life is a gift to be valued and preserved.

אֵל נָתָן

El Natan | Elnatan | Elnathan

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Jeremiah 36:25 - And the king sent Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah to prevent the burning of the scroll

In Kabbalah, the name El Natan symbolizes divine influence descending from the upper sefirot to the lower world. The word 'El' represents pure divine power, while 'Natan' symbolizes the process of abundance and blessing spreading from spiritual worlds to the material world. The name carries energy of receiving and gratitude.

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Elnathan son of Achbor (biblical figure, official in King Jehoiakim's court) | Elnathan Ben-Yehuda (educator and Zionist activist in early 20th century)

נתנאל | אלנתן | נתן | אליעזר | אלעד | אלחנן | יהונתן | מתנאל