Name Jona Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Jona

Jona is a ♀ girl’s name and a ♂ boy’s name. Jona thus belongs to the gender-neutral unisex names.

What is the origin of the name Jona?

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” (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, Jonas 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” (from Hebrew “yo/יֹו”, abbreviation of “yeho/יְהוֹ” = referring to the Hebrew God + “ḥanán/חָנַן” = to show favor/to be gracious).

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