Nathan

Nathan is a Hebrew name derived from the root natan, meaning to give, making it essentially a short form of names such as Nathaniel or Jonathan that share the same verbal root. In the Hebrew Bible, Nathan is the name of a prominent prophet who served during the reign of King David and boldly rebuked him over the affair with Bathsheba, lending the name a strong biblical association. The name passed into widespread use across Europe through Christianity and remains common in English and French-speaking countries today. Nathaniel and Jonathan are closely related names sharing the same Hebrew root.