ChristianBoyHebrew
Jonathan: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“given by Jehovah; gift of God”
جوناتھن
יהונתן
What Jonathan means
Jonathan (جوناتھن, Hebrew יהונתן) is a Christian boy’s name that means “given by Jehovah; gift of God”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Jonathan.
Jonathan at a glance
- Meaning
- given by Jehovah; gift of God
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- jon-uh-thun
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 8
- First letter
- J · ج
Meaning of Jonathan
- In English
- given by Jehovah; gift of God
- اردو میں معنی
- خدا کا دیا ہوا
Origin and history of Jonathan
From Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning 'given by Jehovah'. Urdu Bible form یونتن.
Base wordHebrew Yehonatan
How to say and write Jonathan
- Say it
- jon-uh-thun3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Jonathan
- Urdu
- جوناتھن
- Original script
- יהונתן
- Other spellings
- Jonathon
- Known bearer
- Jonathan, son of Saul and friend of David
- Themes
- Faith
Sibling names for Jonathan
Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Jonathan.
- JaneجینJehovah has been graciousGirlHebrew
- JoanجونJehovah has been graciousGirlHebrew
- JoannaجواناJehovah has been graciousGirlHebrew
- Josephineجوزفینhe will add; may God addGirlHebrew
- Judithجوڈتھa Jewess; praisedGirlHebrew
- Annaایناgrace; favourGirlHebrew
- Anneاینgrace; favourGirlHebrew
- BettyبیٹیGod is my oathGirlHebrew
Names like Jonathan
- AaronایرنMeaning disputedBoyHebrew
- Angeloاینجلوangel; messengerBoyGreek
- Anselmانسلمdivine protection; God's helmetBoyGermanic
- Arifعارفone who knows; a knower of GodBoyArabic
- Barkatبرکتblessing; increaseBoyArabic
- Bashirبشیرbringer of good newsBoyArabic
- BenedictبینیڈکٹblessedBoyLatin
- CalebکالبMeaning disputedBoyHebrew
- Chackoچاکوsupplanter; one who followsBoyHebrew
- Christianکرسچنa follower of ChristBoyLatin
Questions about the name Jonathan
What does the name Jonathan mean?
Jonathan means “given by Jehovah; gift of God”. In Urdu: خدا کا دیا ہوا. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
Is Jonathan a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Jonathan is a boy’s name.
Is Jonathan a Christian name?
Yes. Jonathan is used by Christian families. It is of Hebrew origin. From Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning 'given by Jehovah'. Urdu Bible form یونتن.
How do you pronounce Jonathan?
Say it “jon-uh-thun”: 3 syllables.
How do you write Jonathan in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Jonathan is written جوناتھن. In its original script: יהונתן.
What are other spellings of Jonathan?
Jonathan is also spelled Jonathon.
Who is a famous person named Jonathan?
Jonathan, son of Saul and friend of David
Is the meaning of Jonathan 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.