♂ Name Ionas

Q: What does the name Ionas mean?

Ionas means 'dove' (from Hebrew 'yoná/יוֹנָה') and originally derived from the ancient Greek word 'oiōnós/οἰωνός' meaning 'sign' or 'omen', because in ancient Greece the people believed that birds were sent by gods as a sign. Besides, Jonás could be derived from the Greek word 'Ionas/Ίωνας' meaning 'one of the Ionians', 'inhabitant of Ionia' or 'member of the Greek tribe Ionians'.

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Ionas is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Ionas come from?

Ionas is a form of Jonah used in the Greek Bible and is of Hebrew origin.

What does the name Ionas mean?

Ionas means “dove” (from Hebrew “yoná/יוֹנָה”) and originally derived from the ancient Greek word “oiōnós/οἰωνός” meaning “sign” or “omen”, because in ancient Greece the people believed that birds were sent by gods as a sign. Besides, Jonás could be derived from the Greek word “Ionas/Ίωνας” meaning “one of the Ionians”, “inhabitant of Ionia” or “member of the Greek tribe Ionians”.

Pronunciation of Ionas

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Variants

Jonas Jonás Joonas Yonas

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Popularity of the name Ionas

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