Origin: | Hebrew, Greek |
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Meaning: | dove, inhabitant of Ionia |
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The biblical name Jonah is derived from the Hebrew name Yonah(יוֹנָה) and means “dove”, reflecting its significance in ancient Greece as an omen or sign.
Jonah is a biblical name, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yonah(יוֹנָה). In the Old Testament, Jonah was a prophet, who fled by boat because he was commanded by God to preach in Nineveh. As punishment, God sent a storm; the other sailors threw Jonah overboard, and he was swallowed by a fish. After three days and three nights, he emerged from the fish alive and went to Nineveh.
Jonah means “dove” in Hebrew and is originally derived from the ancient Greek word “οἰωνός” (oiōnós) meaning “sign” or “omen”, because in ancient Greece the people believed that birds were sent by gods as a sign. Besides, Jonah could be derived from the Greek word “Ionas” (Ίωνας) meaning “one of the Ionians”, “inhabitant of Ionia” or “member of the Greek tribe Ionians”.
Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Jonah is currently ranked #176 on the name leaderboard. It is one of the most popular baby names.
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🇨🇭 Switzerland | - | - | - | - | - | ✓ |
🇩🇪 Germany | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
🇬🇧 Great Britain | - | - | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
🇳🇱 Netherlands | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
🇦🇹 Austria | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ |
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