Boy name
Jonathan name meaning
“God has given”
Jonathan 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 Jonatan is a related spelling variant of the same name.
What does Jonathan 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 Jonathan
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 Jonathan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jonathan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Jonathan as a first name
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Jonathan Abram
Interpretation
A picture of God's gift of an exalted father in life.Meaning of each word
- Jonathan: God has given
- Abram: exalted father
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Interpretation
A picture of God's gift of courage connected with the Julius family.Meaning of each word
- Jonathan: God has given
- Yulianus: belonging to the family of Julius
- Andrei: manly, brave
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Interpretation
A picture of God's gift of a beloved person with an honorary crown.Meaning of each word
- Jonathan: God has given
- Stephen: crown, wreath of honor
- Davit: beloved, dearly loved
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Interpretation
May God's gift of strength be accompanied by praise to God.Meaning of each word
- Jonathan: God has given
- Valentino: strong, healthy
- Yehuda: praise to God
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Jonathan Stevano
Interpretation
A picture of a victory crown as something God has given.Meaning of each word
- Jonathan: God has given
- Stevano: crown, victory wreath
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Jonathan Levi
Interpretation
May God's gift become a bond that brings unity in life.Meaning of each word
- Jonathan: God has given
- Levi: joined, attached
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Interpretation
A picture of God's gift of lionlike courage within the Antonius family.Meaning of each word
- Jonathan: God has given
- Antonio: of the Antonius family
- Leonard: brave as a lion
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Jonathan Angelo
Interpretation
A picture of a messenger as a gift bestowed by God.Meaning of each word
- Jonathan: God has given
- Angelo: angel, messenger
Jonathan as a middle name
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Interpretation
A picture of a reddish person from the Antonius family, God's gift.Meaning of each word
- Rufinus: reddish, red-haired
- Jonathan: God has given
- Antonio: of the Antonius family
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Interpretation
A picture of courage and Julius family connections in God's gift.Meaning of each word
- Andrew: manly, courageous
- Jonathan: God has given
- Yulianus: belonging to the family of Julius
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Interpretation
A picture of birth as God's gift accompanied by salvation from Yahweh.Meaning of each word
- Yosua: Yahweh saves
- Jonathan: God has given
- Natalis: relating to birth
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Interpretation
A picture of God's noble gift, accompanied by Yahweh's support and healing.Meaning of each word
- Yosia: Yahweh supports or heals
- Jonathan: God has given
- Agustino: venerable, worthy of respect
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Interpretation
A picture of a gift God has given, associated with January.Meaning of each word
- Nathan: he has given
- Jonathan: God has given
- Yanuarius: relating to January
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A picture of God's gift, salvation from Yahweh, and God as judge.Meaning of each word
- Yesaya: Yahweh is salvation
- Jonathan: God has given
- Danil: God is my judge
Jonathan as a last name
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Interpretation
A picture of an honorary crown and reddish hues in God's gift.Meaning of each word
- Stephen: crown, wreath of honor
- Rufinus: reddish, red-haired
- Jonathan: God has given
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Oktavianus Jonathan
Interpretation
A picture of the eighth as a gift bestowed by God.Meaning of each word
- Oktavianus: the eighth
- Jonathan: God has given
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Gian Jonathan
Interpretation
A picture of God's gift accompanied by grace through God's favor.Meaning of each word
- Gian: God is gracious
- Jonathan: God has given
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Sean Jonathan
Interpretation
A picture of God's gift accompanied by abundant love through God's favor.Meaning of each word
- Sean: God is gracious
- Jonathan: God has given
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Yehuda Jonathan
Interpretation
A picture of God's gift welcomed with praise to God.Meaning of each word
- Yehuda: praise to God
- Jonathan: God has given
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Steve Jonathan
Interpretation
A picture of an honorary crown as a gift bestowed by God.Meaning of each word
- Steve: crown, wreath of honor
- Jonathan: God has given
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How to pronounce Jonathan
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦺꦴꦤꦠꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮧᮔᮒ᮪ᮠᮔ᮪ |
Is Jonathan a boy’s name?
Yes, Jonathan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jonathan ranks #606 among boy names in our data sample (33 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 Jonathan
- Jonathan Mulia · b. 1986
- Jonathan Frizzy · b. 1982
- Jonathan Limbong Parapak · b. 1942
- Jonathan Alden
- Jonathan Andriano · b. 1993
- Jonathan Binsar Parluhutan Sianipar
- Jonathan Natakusuma
- Jonathan Ompu Tording Sitohang
- Jonathan Pradana Mailoa · b. 1989
- Jonathan Tahir · b. 1987
- Jonathan · b. 1970
- Jonathan
FAQ about the name Jonathan
What is the meaning of Jonathan?
Jonathan means God has given. From Hebrew Yəhōnātān, combining the divine name YHWH with an element meaning ‘has given’. It is a biblical name.
Is Jonathan a boy’s name?
Yes, Jonathan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jonathan?
Jonathan is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Jonathan have?
Jonathan has 3 syllables (Jo-nat-han) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Jonathan?
Jonathan ranks #606 among boy names in our data sample (33 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Jonathan?
Other spellings: Jonatan.
What full names go well with Jonathan?
Some ideas: Jonathan Abram; Rufinus Jonathan Antonio; Stephen Rufinus Jonathan.
Famous people named Jonathan?
Notable people named Jonathan include Jonathan Mulia, Jonathan Frizzy, Jonathan Limbong Parapak.
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