Gift of God
Nathanal is a rare variant of the Hebrew name Nathaniel. It combines the elements 'natan', meaning to give, and 'el', referring to God, to create a name that signifies a divine gift. While the 'iel' ending is standard, this 'al' spelling is an uncommon phonetic variation.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Nathanal in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).