Jonas
Jonas is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Greek origin, meaning “Dove”.
| Meaning | Dove |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Greek |
| Pronunciation | JOH-nus |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | Germany, Denmark, Lithuania, United States |
Meaning and origin of Jonas
Jonas is the Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew Yonah, Jonah, meaning 'dove'. It is the usual form of the name in German, Scandinavian, Dutch, Lithuanian and Portuguese, and it is used in many New Testament translations. The American virologist Jonas Salk, who developed the first successful polio vaccine, made it familiar in the United States. Jonas has long been one of the most popular boys' names in Germany and Scandinavia.
Is Jonas a Christian name?
Jonas is a form of Jonah, the biblical prophet swallowed by a great fish; it is also the name Simon Peter's father bears in some translations of John's Gospel.
How popular is Jonas?
Very common in Germany, Scandinavia and Lithuania; also used in English.
Gifts with the name Jonas
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Spellings and variants of Jonas
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jonas mean?
Jonas means 'Dove'. It is of Hebrew, via Greek origin.
Is Jonas a Christian name?
Jonas is a form of Jonah, the biblical prophet swallowed by a great fish; it is also the name Simon Peter's father bears in some translations of John's Gospel.
How do you pronounce Jonas?
Jonas is pronounced JOH-nus.
Is Jonas a boy or girl name?
Jonas is usually a boy name.