"gift of God"
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A rare Hebrew gem meaning divine gift
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Meaning & Origin
"he gave"
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Natha is a rare feminine variant of the Hebrew name Nathan, which comes from 'natan' meaning 'he gave' — a name rooted in the concept of divine gift. While Nathan appears throughout the Old Testament, including as a prophet who counseled King David, the softened feminine form Natha carries the same spiritual resonance with a gentler sound. Its simplicity and two-syllable rhythm give it a timeless quality that feels both ancient and fresh.
Natha has remained a quietly rare name, never entering mainstream use but treasured by families seeking a meaningful Hebrew name with an unusual twist.
As a variant of Nathan, Natha carries deep Old Testament roots and the meaning of divine generosity — the idea that a child is a gift from above.
Historical Record
Natha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 36 babies have been named Natha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Natha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,688 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The root name Nathan appears over 40 times in the Hebrew Bible
- Nathan the Prophet is credited with confronting King David about Bathsheba in the Bible
- The name was particularly popular in Puritan England for both boys and girls
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Nathan the Prophet
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Biblical prophet who advised King David
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #37,688
- Total SSA Count
- 6
- Cultural Origins
- Hebrew English American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Timeless choice, English heritage match, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, English heritage match, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, English heritage match, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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About the Name Natha
Natha is a girl name with Hebrew, English, and American origins . The name means "gift of God" in Hebrew .
Is Natha a boy or girl name? Natha is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,688 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #15,041. Natha is more commonly used as a boy name.
Natha is currently ranked #37,688 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Natha has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Natha include Nath and Nat. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Natha include Nathaly, Nathalia, Nathalie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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