Jonah
dove
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- Boy
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Pronunciation
- JOH-nuh
- Popularity
- rising
About the name Jonah
Jonah is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "dove". It is most commonly used in Christian families and is especially popular in United Kingdom.
Jonah means dove, and the Book of Jonah is short enough to be read in one sitting — a reluctant prophet, a storm, a great fish, an unexpectedly merciful ending. The name is Jonas in much of Europe and Yunus in Muslim tradition, where he is also a prophet. In the UK it has quietly climbed while flashier biblical names have peaked.
Variants and spellings: Jonas, Yonah, Yunus.
Popularity trend: Jonah has been gaining ground with parents in recent years.
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Frequently asked about Jonah
- What does the name Jonah mean?
- Jonah means "dove". It's a boy name of Hebrew origin, most commonly used in Christian families and popular in United Kingdom.
- Where does the name Jonah come from?
- Jonah originates from Hebrew. On Babbloom it's classified in the Christian naming tradition.
- Is Jonah a boy or girl name?
- Jonah is a boy name.