Nathan

UK: /ˈneɪθən/ US: (nā′thən)

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Na•than  (nā′thən), n. 

1. Bible a prophet during the reigns of David and Solomon. II Sam. 12;
   I Kings 1:34.
2. Biographical George Jean, 1882–1958, U.S. drama critic, author, and editor.
3. Biographical Robert, 1894–1985, U.S. novelist and poet.
4. a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning "gift.''

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Nathan / ˈneɪθən/ noun

1. a prophet at David's court (II Samuel 7:1–17; 12:1–15)