Nathan

[ ney-thuh n ]

/ ˈneɪ θən /

a prophet during the reigns of David and Solomon. II Sam. 12; I Kings 1:34.

George Jean,1882–1958, U.S. drama critic, author, and editor.

Robert,1894–1985, U.S. novelist and poet.

a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “gift.”

Example sentences from the Web for nathan

Former RSD instructor Nathan Kole says he saw firsthand how this “alpha male” marketing can damage students.

The Secret World of Pickup Artist Julien Blanc |Brandy Zadrozny |December 1, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Robin Williams and Nathan Lane play lovers—life partners, really.

Out of the Birdcage: How Mike Nichols Made Gay Culture Mainstream |Kevin Fallon |November 20, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Meanwhile, Gov. Nathan Deal trounced his opponent, Jason Carter, 55 percent to 42 percent.

Georgia Democrats Fall Hard |Patricia Murphy |November 5, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The Department of National Defense identified the soldier that had been shot Wednesday as Cpl. Nathan Cirillo.

How Big Is the Canadian Terrorists’ Network? |Tim Mak, Eli Lake, Jacob Siegel |October 23, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

A newsagent further down on Nathan Road told The Daily Beast that he recognized a number of retired cops in the cavalry charge.

Hong Kong’s Triads Attack Protestors |Ben Leung |October 4, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
When he came back, he found Nathan standing at the shed door, with the little beetle in his hand, waiting for him.

Rollo's Experiments |Jacob Abbott
So he jumped up and ran off into the entry, Nathan following him, to show his father the magnet.

Rollo's Experiments |Jacob Abbott
In the same manner, Rollo split two or three other pieces off from his board, and then Nathan wanted him to let him split one.

Rollo's Experiments |Jacob Abbott
Then he asked for explanations, and Nathan briefly and clearly told the whole story.

In the Days of Washington |William Murray Graydon
Pupils come to Nathan and he charges for each lesson a sum equaling his father's former weekly wage.

Great Pianists on Piano Playing |James Francis Cooke

Nathan

/ (ˈneɪθən) /

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