Girl name
Yona name meaning
“dove”
Yona is a feminine name commonly linked to Hebrew yonah, meaning dove. The Hebrew word also serves as the biblical name known in English as Jonah. This spelling can have other sources, so the meaning dove belongs specifically to its Hebrew connection.
What does Yona mean?
The ending -na appears in names of varied origins, including Ratna, Agustina, and Diana. These final letters do not have one independent meaning that applies to every name. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin and cultural usage of Yona
Possibly from Hebrew yonah, meaning dove and used as the biblical name Jonah. This spelling may also have other sources.
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 Yona
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Yona, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Yona: dove
- Prisilia: ancient, belonging to former times
- Rachel: a ewe
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Meaning of each word
- Yona: dove
- Erina: peace
- Fransisca: French woman
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Yona Angela
Meaning of each word
- Yona: dove
- Angela: angel, messenger
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Meaning of each word
- Agnesia: pure, chaste
- Yona: dove
- Imaculata: pure, without blemish
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Yona Cornelia
Meaning of each word
- Yona: dove
- Cornelia: of the Cornelius family; associated with horn
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Meaning of each word
- Yona: dove
- Natali: birth; Christ's birthday
- Frisca: ancient, of former times
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How to pronounce Yona
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦺꦴꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮧᮔ |
Is Yona a girl’s name?
Yes, Yona is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Yona ranks #2,652 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Yona
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Yona
- Yona Murib · b. 1984
FAQ about the name Yona
What is the meaning of Yona?
Yona means dove. Possibly from Hebrew yonah, meaning dove and used as the biblical name Jonah. This spelling may also have other sources.
Is Yona a girl’s name?
Yes, Yona is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Yona?
Yona is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Yona have?
Yona has 2 syllables (Yo-na) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Yona?
Yona ranks #2,652 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Yona?
Some ideas: Yona Prisilia Rachel; Yona Erina Fransisca; Yona Angela.
Famous people named Yona?
Notable people named Yona include Yona Murib.
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