Boy name
Yonas name meaning
“a dove”
Yonas is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning a dove, from Yōnāh. It is a biblical form corresponding to Jonah and comes through the form Jonas. These related forms connect Yonas with the same Hebrew source and the meaning of dove carried by that source.
What does Yonas mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Yonas
A biblical form corresponding to Jonah, through Jonas from Hebrew Yōnāh, dove.
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 Yonas
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Yonas, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Yonas: a dove
- Jason: healer, one who heals
- Marselus: little Mars
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Meaning of each word
- Yonas: a dove
- Chrisye: follower of Christ
- Ariel: lion of God
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Yonas Leonard
Meaning of each word
- Yonas: a dove
- Leonard: brave as a lion
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Meaning of each word
- Lasarus: God has given help
- Yonas: a dove
- Valentino: strong, healthy
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Yonas Kevin
Meaning of each word
- Yonas: a dove
- Kevin: fair or gentle birth
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Meaning of each word
- Yonas: a dove
- Leonard: brave as a lion
- Xavier: a new house
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How to pronounce Yonas
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦺꦴꦤꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮧᮔᮞ᮪ |
Is Yonas a boy’s name?
Yes, Yonas is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Yonas ranks #3,132 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Yonas
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Yonas
- Yonas Kenelak · b. 1969
- Yonas Pareira · b. 1936
- Yonas Tasti · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Yonas
What is the meaning of Yonas?
Yonas means a dove. A biblical form corresponding to Jonah, through Jonas from Hebrew Yōnāh, dove.
Is Yonas a boy’s name?
Yes, Yonas is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Yonas?
Yonas is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Yonas have?
Yonas has 2 syllables (Yo-nas) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Yonas?
Yonas ranks #3,132 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Yonas?
Some ideas: Yonas Jason Marselus; Yonas Chrisye Ariel; Yonas Leonard.
Famous people named Yonas?
Notable people named Yonas include Yonas Kenelak, Yonas Pareira, Yonas Tasti.
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