Yonas

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Yonas means "dove" or "peaceful." It is also associated with the biblical prophet Jonah.
Scripts(How to write)
יוֹנָה (in Hebrew)
ዮናስ(Amharic)
Popularity
While Yonas is not a very common name in the United States, it is more popular in other countries. According to DefineName, Yonas is most commonly used in Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Sweden, where it has been in the top 100 baby names for boys in recent years.

cartoon of the name Yonas
Cartoon of Yonas

Yonas Name meanings & History

Yonas is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Jonah. The name Yonas means "dove" or "peaceful." It is also associated with the biblical prophet Jonah. Amharic form of Jonah. Yonas is typically used as a first name for baby boys.

Zodiac Sign of Yonas: Yin/Yang Capricorn

Synonyms of Yonas:

Y: Youth-giving,Yen/money,Yin/Yang

O: Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obsessive,Organized,Obstinate

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

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

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

Yonas is:

  • a Mature name
  • a Modern name
  • a Upper Class name

Famous People

While Yonas is not a very common name, there are a few notable people who bear this moniker. One such person is Yonas Tesfai, an Eritrean journalist and human rights activist. Another is Yonas Kinde, an Ethiopian marathon runner who competed in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

2.) YONAS (Male)

Usage: African

Meanings: Cognate of Jonah, which is derived from the Hebrew yönâh (a dove). Ethiopia. (YOH-NAHS)