♂ Name Yunus

Q: What does the name Yunus mean?

Yunus 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, Yunus could be derived from the Greek word 'Ionas' (Ίωνας) meaning 'one of the Ionians', 'inhabitant of Ionia' or 'member of the Greek tribe Ionians'. In Turkish Yunus derived from the word 'yunus' meaning 'dolphin'.

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Yunus is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Yunus come from?

Yunus is of Arabic and Turkish origin and goes back to the Hebrew name Yonah (יוֹנָה) (see Jonah).

What does the name Yunus mean?

Yunus 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, Yunus could be derived from the Greek word “Ionas” (Ίωνας) meaning “one of the Ionians”, “inhabitant of Ionia” or “member of the Greek tribe Ionians”. In Turkish Yunus derived from the word “yunus” meaning “dolphin”.

Pronunciation of Yunus

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Variants

Junus Younus

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Popularity of the name Yunus

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