nathan

noun

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

noun

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

masc. proper name, biblical prophet, from Hebrew Nathan, literally “he has given,” from verb nathan, related to mattan “gift.”