♂ Name Jonas – dove

Origin:	Greek, Hebrew, Scandinavian, German, Dutch
Meaning:	dove, peaceful being, inhabitant of Ionia
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Jonas is a Scandinavian, German, and Dutch form of Jonah, with Hebrew roots and a Greek name form. It is commonly understood to mean “dove.”

Where does the name Jonas come from?

Jonas is a Scandinavian, German, and Dutch name of Greek and Hebrew origin. It is derived from the name Ionás (Ἰωνᾶς), a Greek form of the Hebrew name Yonah (יוֹנָה). Jonah is the English form of the name.

What does the name Jonas mean?

Jonas 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 the gods as a sign. That is why it is believed that Jonas also means “peaceful being.” Additionally, Jonas could be derived from the Greek word “Ionas” (Ίωνας), meaning “Ionian,” “inhabitant of Ionia,” or “member of the Greek tribe Ionians.”

Word composition

• Ancient Greek “oiōnós” (οἰωνός) = sign, omen
• Greek “Ionas” (Ίωνας) = Ionian, inhabitant of Ionia, member of the Greek tribe Ionians
• Hebrew “yoná” (יוֹנָה) = dove

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Last updated: 3/30/2026