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nathan
/ˈneɪθən/
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What does nathan mean?
proper noun
- An Old Testament prophet who advised King David.
- The fourth son of King David and father of Mattatha
- A male given name from Hebrew, of Biblical origin.
More meanings (4)
proper noun
- An English surname originating as a patronymic.
- An Ashkenazi surname from Hebrew [in turn originating as a patronymic], a variant of Natan.
- A suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; named for Matthew Nathan, 13th Governor of Queensland.
noun
- (derogatory, slang) A white hip-hop fan, especially one who listens to white rappers and looks down on mumble rap.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈneɪθən/
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After some deliberation, the young master replied, “Nathan, in your place, I think I should feel very much so, myself. You are free.”
"Nathan" was not brought out until three years after Lessing's death, and it kept possession of the stage for but a short time.
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With this once long lance, now wildly elbowed, fifty years ago did Nathan Swain kill fifteen whales between a sunrise and a sunset.
Uncle Nathan had spent two days ranging the mountains looking for a suitable tree, and had worked nearly a week on the craft.
On the morrow, when Isaac proposed to arise and pursue his journey, Nathan remonstrated against his purpose, both as his host and as his physician.