Boy name
Jonatan name meaning
“God has given”
Jonatan is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning God has given. It comes from Yəhōnātān, combining the divine name YHWH with an element meaning has given. The name appears in the Bible, and Jonathan is a spelling variant connected with the same source.
What does Jonatan mean?
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Jonatan
From Hebrew Yəhōnātān, combining the divine name YHWH with an element meaning ‘has given’. It is a biblical name.
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 Jonatan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jonatan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jonatan: God has given
- Nahor: snorer
- Matthew: gift from God
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Meaning of each word
- Jonatan: God has given
- Pol: small, humble
- Andrew: manly, courageous
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Jonatan Lazarus
Meaning of each word
- Jonatan: God has given
- Lazarus: God has helped
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Meaning of each word
- Timothy: one who honors God
- Jonatan: God has given
- Gian: God is gracious
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Jonatan Maykel
Meaning of each word
- Jonatan: God has given
- Maykel: who is like God?
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Jonatan Kristiyono Levi
Meaning of each word
- Jonatan: God has given
- Kristiyono: follower of Christ
- Levi: joined, attached
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How to pronounce Jonatan
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦴꦤꦠꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮧᮔᮒᮔ᮪ |
Is Jonatan a boy’s name?
Yes, Jonatan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jonatan ranks #2,866 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Jonatan
- Jonatan Christie · b. 1997
- Jonatan Banunaek · b. 1960
- Jonatan Tarigan · b. 1999
FAQ about the name Jonatan
What is the meaning of Jonatan?
Jonatan means God has given. From Hebrew Yəhōnātān, combining the divine name YHWH with an element meaning ‘has given’. It is a biblical name.
Is Jonatan a boy’s name?
Yes, Jonatan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jonatan?
Jonatan is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Jonatan have?
Jonatan has 3 syllables (Jo-na-tan) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Jonatan?
Jonatan ranks #2,866 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Jonatan?
Other spellings: Jonathan.
What full names go well with Jonatan?
Some ideas: Jonatan Nahor Matthew; Jonatan Pol Andrew; Jonatan Lazarus.
Famous people named Jonatan?
Notable people named Jonatan include Jonatan Christie, Jonatan Banunaek, Jonatan Tarigan.
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