Boy name
Yunus name meaning
“dove; the name of the prophet Jonah”
Yunus is a masculine name from Arabic Yūnus, the prophetic name corresponding to Jonah. Its meaning, dove, comes from the Hebrew source Yōnāh, reached through Greek. Joenoes is a spelling variant of Yunus, whose history connects the Arabic form with its Hebrew source through Greek.
What does Yunus mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Yunus
From Arabic Yūnus, the prophetic name corresponding to Jonah. Through Greek, it traces back to Hebrew Yōnāh, meaning dove.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic, Greek, Hebrew |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | The 25 Prophets |
| Starts with | Y · Yu |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Yunus in Islam and the Quran
Yunus appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS As-Saffat [37]: 139.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Yunus
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Yunus, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Yunus as a first name
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Yunus Taqwa
Interpretation
A picture of a dove accompanying awareness and obedience to God.Meaning of each word
- Yunus: dove; the name of the prophet Jonah
- Taqwa: God-consciousness and devotion
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Yunus Askari
Interpretation
A picture of a soldier accompanied by a dove.Meaning of each word
- Yunus: dove; the name of the prophet Jonah
- Askari: soldier or serviceman
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Yunus Habibullah
Interpretation
May he be beloved by Allah, pictured as a dove.Meaning of each word
- Yunus: dove; the name of the prophet Jonah
- Habibullah: beloved of God
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Interpretation
May he possess generosity and gentleness, pictured as a dove.Meaning of each word
- Yunus: dove; the name of the prophet Jonah
- Fadlan: excellence, merit, generosity
- Salis: gentle, fluent
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Interpretation
A picture of a dove accompanying joy, harmony, and well-being.Meaning of each word
- Yunus: dove; the name of the prophet Jonah
- Sururi: associated with joy
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
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Yunus Khalil
Interpretation
May he be a cherished friend, pictured as a dove.Meaning of each word
- Yunus: dove; the name of the prophet Jonah
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
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Yunus Rafif
Interpretation
A picture of a dove with a shimmer and gentle movement.Meaning of each word
- Yunus: dove; the name of the prophet Jonah
- Rafif: a shimmer or gentle flutter
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Interpretation
May he faithfully keep promises with a natural disposition, pictured as a dove.Meaning of each word
- Yunus: dove; the name of the prophet Jonah
- Aufa: more faithful, truer to promises
- Fitrianto: natural, innate
Yunus as a middle name
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Interpretation
May he possess the ability to do good, pictured as a dove.Meaning of each word
- Khairi: associated with goodness; charitable
- Yunus: dove; the name of the prophet Jonah
- Qodir: capable, powerful
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Interpretation
A picture of a great dove bringing joyful news.Meaning of each word
- Akbar: greater, greatest
- Yunus: dove; the name of the prophet Jonah
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
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Interpretation
May help toward success accompany virtue, pictured with a dove.Meaning of each word
- Taufiqur: assistance toward success
- Yunus: dove; the name of the prophet Jonah
- Fadillah: virtue, moral excellence
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Interpretation
A picture of a specially chosen dove beside fragrant plants.Meaning of each word
- Mustapa: specially chosen
- Yunus: dove; the name of the prophet Jonah
- Raihan: a fragrant aromatic plant
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Interpretation
May generosity be a key, pictured alongside a dove.Meaning of each word
- Hisyam: generosity
- Yunus: dove; the name of the prophet Jonah
- Mifta: a key, an opening tool
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Interpretation
May he possess patience and gentleness, pictured as a dove.Meaning of each word
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
- Yunus: dove; the name of the prophet Jonah
- Rifki: associated with gentleness
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Interpretation
A picture of a dove with a pure heart, accompanied by sustenance.Meaning of each word
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
- Yunus: dove; the name of the prophet Jonah
- Rezky: sustenance, provision for life
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Interpretation
A picture of a beloved dove bringing joyful news.Meaning of each word
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
- Yunus: dove; the name of the prophet Jonah
- Azizi: my dear one
Yunus as a last name
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Rifki Yunus
Interpretation
May he be a gentle person, pictured as a dove.Meaning of each word
- Rifki: associated with gentleness
- Yunus: dove; the name of the prophet Jonah
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Interpretation
A picture of a beloved figure with divine qualities, portrayed as a dove.Meaning of each word
- Ilahi: divine; my God
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
- Yunus: dove; the name of the prophet Jonah
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Dhofir Yunus
Interpretation
May he be one who achieves victory, pictured as a dove.Meaning of each word
- Dhofir: one who achieves victory
- Yunus: dove; the name of the prophet Jonah
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Tamami Yunus
Interpretation
A picture of a dove embodying perfection and completeness.Meaning of each word
- Tamami: perfection, completeness
- Yunus: dove; the name of the prophet Jonah
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Ghulam Yunus
Interpretation
A picture of a young boy portrayed as a dove.Meaning of each word
- Ghulam: boy, young man
- Yunus: dove; the name of the prophet Jonah
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Syukron Yunus
Interpretation
May he be an expression of gratitude, pictured as a dove.Meaning of each word
- Syukron: an expression of thanks
- Yunus: dove; the name of the prophet Jonah
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Ula Yunus
Interpretation
A picture of a dove accompanying nobility and high standing.Meaning of each word
- Ula: eminence, high rank
- Yunus: dove; the name of the prophet Jonah
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Fitrianto Yunus
Interpretation
May he have a natural disposition, pictured as a dove.Meaning of each word
- Fitrianto: natural, innate
- Yunus: dove; the name of the prophet Jonah
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How to pronounce Yunus
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /junus/ |
| Arabic script | يونس |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦸꦤꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮥᮔᮥᮞ᮪ |
Is Yunus a boy’s name?
Yes, Yunus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Yunus ranks #101 among boy names in our data sample (152 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 that sound like Yunus
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Yunus
- Yunus Bandu · b. 1942
- M. Yunus Palar · b. 1950
- Yunus Husein · b. 1968
- Yunus Pasolang · b. 1975
- Yunus Serang
- Andi Yunus Buhungo
- Eng. Yunus Daud · b. 1968
- H.A. Yunus
- H.M.Yunus Baso Ab
- Kh. Yunus Roichan · b. 1955
- M Yunus · b. 1960
- M Yunus K · b. 1961
FAQ about the name Yunus
What is the meaning of Yunus?
Yunus means dove; the name of the prophet Jonah. From Arabic Yūnus, the prophetic name corresponding to Jonah. Through Greek, it traces back to Hebrew Yōnāh, meaning dove.
Is Yunus a boy’s name?
Yes, Yunus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 89% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Yunus?
Yunus is of Arabic, Greek and Hebrew origin.
Is the name Yunus in the Quran?
Yunus appears as a name in the Quran, for example in QS As-Saffat [37]: 139.
How many syllables does Yunus have?
Yunus has 2 syllables (Yu-nus) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Yunus?
Yunus ranks #101 among boy names in our data sample (152 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Yunus?
Other spellings: Joenoes.
What full names go well with Yunus?
Some ideas: Yunus Taqwa; Khairi Yunus Qodir; Rifki Yunus.
Famous people named Yunus?
Notable people named Yunus include Yunus Bandu, M. Yunus Palar, Yunus Husein.
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