/ Dictionary / Index N Nathan: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Na•than Pronunciation: (nā'thun), [key] — n. a prophet during the reigns of David and Solomon. II Sam. 12; I Kings 1:34. 1882–1958, U.S. drama critic, author, and editor. 1894–1985, U.S. novelist and poet. a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “gift.” Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. Nathalie Nathanael Related Content Daily Word Quiz: pristine Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language