Meaning of name Nathanael

The names of some famous persons by the name Nathanael (or its variants) are:

Nathanael Greene, born on 7 August, a famous general. Nathanael Greene's background: A major general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War. When the war began, Greene was a militia private, the lowest rank possible; he emerged from the war with a reputation as George Washington's most gifted and dependable officer.

Nathaniel Bowditch, born on 26 March , a famous mathematician. Nathaniel Bowditch's background: An early American mathematician remembered for his work on ocean navigation. He is often credited as the founder of modern maritime navigation; his book The New American Practical Navigator, first published in 1802, is still carried onboard every commissioned U.S. Naval vessel.

Nathaniel Pitcher , born on 30 November, a famous politician. Nathaniel Pitcher 's background: An American lawyer and politician who served as Governor of New York from February 11 to December 31, 1828.