Nataniel is a masculine given name used in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking regions. It is a variant of Natanael, which itself is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Nathanael. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Neṯanʾel, meaning "God has given", composed of the elements naṯan ("to give") and ʾel ("God").Biblical ContextIn the Old Testament, several minor characters bear the name, often spelled Nethanel or Nethaneel. Most notably, in the New Testament, Nathanael is identified as an apostle who was called by Philip to meet Jesus (John 1:45–49) and is traditionally equated with the apostle Bartholomew. The meaning "gift of God" reflects the name's sacred origins.Notable BearersA prominent contemporary bearer is the South African entertainer Nataniël le Roux (born 1962), known mononymously as Nataniël. Although his stage name has a diacritic, it illustrates the name's modern usage, particularly in Afrikaans-speaking contexts influenced by Portuguese variants.Meaning: God has givenOrigin: HebrewType: First nameUsage: Portuguese, Spanish