Jonas

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Jonas translates to "dove" in Hebrew and "gift from God" in Greek.
Pronunciation
In English, Jonas is typically pronounced as JO-nus.
YO-nus
Popularity
Jonas is a popular name in many countries around the world, ranking highest in Scandinavian countries such as Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. In the United States, Jonas has been steadily increasing in popularity since the 1990s, and currently ranks at #288 on the Social Security Administration's list of top baby boy names in 2021.

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Cartoon of Jonas

Jonas Name meanings & History

Jonas has origins in Hebrew and Greek languages. Jonas translates to "dove" in Hebrew and "gift from God" in Greek. Lithuanian form of John. Jonas is primarily used as a first name for boys, although it can also be used as a surname. It is a versatile name that can be used in different cultures and languages.

Zodiac Sign of Jonas: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jonas:

J: Jester,Journal,Joy,Judicial,Journey,Justice

O: Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Obstinate,Organized

N: Nice,Neurosis,Nervous,Nutrition,Nagging,Neat,Nitpicking

A: Assertive,Argumentative,Action,Angry,Aggressive,Ambitious

S: Sensuality,Status,Solidity,Sex,Success,Security,Social Standing

Jonas is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Jonas include musician and actor Nick Jonas, Nobel Prize-winning author Jonas Salk, and German physicist Jonas Ferdinand Gabriel Lippmann.

2.) Jonas (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Peace

Other Forms: Jonass, Jonasse


3.) Jonas (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Hebrew) he accomplishes. (Lithuanian) a form of John.

Other Forms: Jonahs, Jonass, Jonaus, Jonelis, Jonukas, Jonus, Jonutis, Jonys, Joonas


4.) Jonas (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) a form of Jonas.


5.) Jonas (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Jonas means "dove" or "peaceful being."

Scripts: The original spelling of the name is actually Yonah, which is derived from the Hebrew language. In German, the name is spelled Jonas, while in Scandinavian countries it is spelled Jønas or Jonas.
Ἰωνᾶς(Ancient Greek)

Pronunciation: JO-nəs(English)
The most common pronunciation of Jonas is JOH-nus or YOH-nus.
YO-nas(German)
YOO-nas(Swedish)


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Cartoon of Jonas

Description: Jonas is a variant of the name Jonah, which has Hebrew origin. Jonas means "dove" or "peaceful being.". From Ἰωνᾶς (Ionas), the Greek form of Jonah. This spelling is used in some English translations of the New Testament. Jonas can be used as both a first and a last name. It is a popular name for boys, particularly in Western cultures.

Famous People

Notable individuals with the name Jonas include musician and actor Nick Jonas, author Jonas Jonasson, and athlete Jonas Hiller.

6.) Jonas (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) capable; active

Other Forms: Jon


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