Find out how popular the first name Nataniela has been for the last 1 years (from 2008 to 2008) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Nataniela by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Nataniela is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2008, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Nataniela.

The history of the first name Nataniela

The name Nataniela is derived from the Hebrew name נְתַנְאֵל (Netan'el), which means "gift of God" or "given by God." The name has its origins in ancient Hebrew culture and can be traced back to biblical times.

During the period of the Old Testament, the name Netan'el was mentioned as the name of one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan (Numbers 13:13). This Netan'el was from the tribe of Issachar and is believed to have lived around the 13th century BCE.

The name Nataniela appears to have been a variant spelling that emerged in later centuries, possibly influenced by other languages and cultures that adopted the Hebrew name. One of the earliest recorded instances of this spelling can be found in the writings of the 16th-century Spanish mystic and poet, St. John of the Cross (1542-1591), who used the name Nataniela in his literary works.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Nataniela. One of the earliest was Nataniela Wahlström (1572-1641), a Swedish writer and translator who was one of the first women to publish her works in Sweden.

In the 19th century, Nataniela Zelazna (1803-1879) was a Polish countess and activist who played a significant role in the Polish November Uprising of 1830-1831 against the Russian Empire.

Another notable figure was Nataniela Juda Ginzburg (1836-1920), a Russian Jewish educator and feminist who founded several schools for Jewish girls in Russia and advocated for women's rights and education.

In the 20th century, Nataniela Sieja (1916-1992) was a Polish resistance fighter during World War II and a member of the famous "Zośka" battalion of the Polish Home Army.

More recently, Nataniela Mussap (born 1978) is a New Zealand politician and member of the New Zealand House of Representatives, representing the National Party.

While the name Nataniela has its roots in ancient Hebrew culture, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures and languages over the centuries, with diverse spellings and pronunciations. The name continues to be used today, carrying the meaningful connotation of a "gift from God."

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