Natal - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Natal \n(a)-

is of Spanish origin, and its meaning is "birthday". Refers to the birthday of Jesus, or Christmas. Also a place name for a province in South Africa, which was named Natal because explorer Vasco da Gama first spotted the shore on Christmas Day in 1497.

Natal has 4 variant forms: Natale, Natalino, Natalio and Nataly.

For more information, see also the related name Noel.

Natal is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#9001 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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