♂♀ Name Jona – dove

Origin:	Hebrew, Greek
Meaning:	dove, inhabitant of Ionia, Yahweh is gracious, Yahweh is merciful
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The unisex name Jona originates from the biblical names Jonah and Johanna.

Where does the name Jona come from?

Jona is a feminine and masculine Name. The boy’s name Jona is a form of the biblical name Jonah. The girl’s name Jona is considered a short form of Johanna.

What does the name Jona mean?

The boy’s name Jona means “dove” in Hebrew and is originally derived from the ancient Greek word “οἰωνός” (oiōnós), meaning “sign” or “omen,” because in ancient Greece, people believed that birds were sent by gods as a sign. Additionally, Jona could be derived from the Greek word “Ionas” (Ίωνας) meaning “one of the Ionians,” “inhabitant of Ionia,” or “member of the Greek tribe Ionians.” The girl’s name Jona means “Yahweh is gracious” and “Yahweh is merciful” (from Johanna).

Word composition

• Hebrew “יוֹנָה” (yoná) = dove
• Ancient Greek “οἰωνός” (oiōnós) = sign, omen
• Greek “Ίωνας” (Ionas) = Ionian
• Hebrew “יֹו” (yo), abbreviation of “יְהוֹ” (yeho) = referring to the Hebrew God
• Hebrew “חָנַן” (ḥanán) = to show favor, to be gracious

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Last updated: 1/3/2025