Boy name
Jonas name meaning
“a dove”
Jonas is a masculine name meaning dove, representing a European form of the Hebrew name Yōnāh. The form Jonas was transmitted through Greek and Latin in the biblical tradition. Its Hebrew source supplies the meaning, while Greek and Latin form part of the name’s linguistic history.
What does Jonas mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Jonas
A European form of Hebrew Yōnāh, meaning dove. Jonas was transmitted through Greek and Latin in the biblical tradition.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Jonas
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jonas, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jonas: a dove
- Yeheskiel: God gives strength
- Laurence: from Laurentum
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Meaning of each word
- Jonas: a dove
- Pit: stone, rock
- Levi: joined, attached
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Jonas Yeremia
Meaning of each word
- Jonas: a dove
- Yeremia: Yahweh raises or exalts
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Meaning of each word
- Mika: who is like God?
- Jonas: a dove
- Leander: lion-like man
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Jonas Lasarus
Meaning of each word
- Jonas: a dove
- Lasarus: God has given help
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Meaning of each word
- Jonas: a dove
- Calvin: bald-headed
- Antonio: of the Antonius family
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How to pronounce Jonas
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
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| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦴꦤꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮧᮔᮞ᮪ |
Is Jonas a boy’s name?
Yes, Jonas is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jonas ranks #3,374 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Jonas
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Jonas
- Jonas Rivanno · b. 1987
- Jonas Salean
- Jonas Salean
- Jonas Salean · b. 1958
FAQ about the name Jonas
What is the meaning of Jonas?
Jonas means a dove. A European form of Hebrew Yōnāh, meaning dove. Jonas was transmitted through Greek and Latin in the biblical tradition.
Is Jonas a boy’s name?
Yes, Jonas is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jonas?
Jonas is of Hebrew, Greek, Latin and European origin.
How many syllables does Jonas have?
Jonas has 2 syllables (Jo-nas) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Jonas?
Jonas ranks #3,374 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Jonas?
Some ideas: Jonas Yeheskiel Laurence; Jonas Pit Levi; Jonas Yeremia.
Famous people named Jonas?
Notable people named Jonas include Jonas Rivanno, Jonas Salean, Jonas Salean.
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