Natal - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Natal \n(a)-tal\ 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 a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Natal. Click here to compare Natal with related baby names.