Jonas: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“a dove”

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جوناس

Ἰωνᾶς

Jonas (جوناس, Hebrew Ἰωνᾶς) is a Christian boy’s name that means “a dove”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Jonah.

Jonas at a glance

Meaning: a dove
Gender: Boy
Origin: Hebrew
Faith: Christian
Say it: joh-nus
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: J · ج

Meaning of Jonas

In English: a dove
اردو میں معنی: فاختہ؛ کبوتر

Origin and history of Jonas

From Greek form of Hebrew Yonah, dove, meaning 'a dove'. The Greek and Latin form of Jonah; the Muslim form Younas lists Jonah.

Base wordGreek form of Hebrew Yonah, dove

How to say and write Jonas

Say it: joh-nus2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Jonas
Urdu: جوناس
Original script: Ἰωνᾶς
Themes: Peace

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Questions about the name Jonas

What does the name Jonas mean?

Jonas means “a dove”. In Urdu: فاختہ؛ کبوتر. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Is Jonas a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Jonas is a boy’s name.

Is Jonas a Christian name?

Yes. Jonas is used by Christian families. It is of Hebrew origin. From Greek form of Hebrew Yonah, dove, meaning 'a dove'. The Greek and Latin form of Jonah; the Muslim form Younas lists Jonah.

How do you pronounce Jonas?

Say it “joh-nus”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Jonas in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Jonas is written جوناس. In its original script: Ἰωνᾶς.

Is the meaning of Jonas verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.