Jonathan is a ♂ boy’s name.
The given name Jonathan is of Hebrew origin and derived from Yehonatan (יְהוֹנתָן). In the bible, he was a son of King Saul.
Jonathan means “Yahweh has given” and “gift of Yahweh” (from “yeho/יְהוֹ” = referring to the Hebrew God + “natan/נָתַן” = to give).
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