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Jonah

Boy · Hebrew · Medium name

Meaning
Dove
Pronunciation
JO-nuh
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew meaning dove.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

BiblicalClassicNature-inspired

Languages in use: Hebrew, English

Commonly used in: United States, Israel, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • YonahHebrew

    Hebrew form.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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