Hebrew · Boy name
Jonah
“dove”
About the name Jonah
Jonah is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning ‘dove.’ It is most famously associated with the biblical figure Jonah, who was swallowed by a great fish after attempting to flee God’s command. This story is recounted in the Book of Jonah in the Old Testament.
- Meaning
- dove
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- JOH-nah(2 syl.)
Middle names for Jonah
- Jonah Michael
- Jonah David
- Jonah James
- Jonah Alexander
- Jonah Thomas
Questions about Jonah
- What does Jonah mean?
- Jonah is a Hebrew name meaning "dove".
- How do you pronounce Jonah?
- Jonah is pronounced JOH-nah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Jonah?
- Variants of Jonah include Yona, Jonas.
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