Name meaning
Yonas
means “dove”
- Origin
- Hebrew, via Amharic
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Ethiopian, Eritrean
- Spellings
- Yonas · Jonah · Jonas
- Say it
- YOH-nas
- Letters
- 5
Researched meaning
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Yonas is the Ethiopian form of Jonah, from the Hebrew yonah, dove. Jonah is the prophet swallowed by a great fish.
Roots
From Hebrew Yōnāh (dove).
Where it is used
Jonah and Jonas are related.
Yonas name FAQ
What does the name Yonas mean?
Yonas means “dove”. From Hebrew Yōnāh (dove).
Where does the name Yonas come from?
Yonas is of Hebrew, via Amharic origin. Today it is used in Ethiopian, Eritrean families.
How do you pronounce Yonas?
Yonas is usually pronounced YOH-nas.
Is Yonas a boy's or a girl's name?
Yonas is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Yonas?
Related spellings and forms include Jonah, Jonas.
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