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Jonathin

Male

« Jonathan is a Hebrew-origin masculine name derived from Yehonathan, meaning "Given by God". »

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Meaning, origin, history

Jonathan is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yehonathan, which is composed of two elements: "Yeho" meaning "Yahweh (God)" and "nathan" meaning "to give". Therefore, Jonathan can be translated as "Given by God". The name Jonathan appears in the Old Testament of the Bible. He was the son of King Saul and the brother of David. Despite his father's initial jealousy towards David, Jonathan maintained a close friendship with him throughout their lives. The name Jonathan gained popularity in Europe during the Middle Ages through religious texts and stories about biblical figures. Since then, it has been used widely around the world and is now among the top 500 most popular boys' names in various countries such as England, Wales, Scotland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Austria, Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, Cyprus, Israel, Turkey, Egypt, South Africa, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Japan, Korea, China, and even in some African countries. Today, Jonathan is a classic yet timeless name that continues to be given to newborn boys by parents who appreciate its biblical origins and strong meaning. It also has many popular nicknames such as Jonny, Johnny, Jon, Nate, and Nano which make it even more versatile and appealing. Overall, Jonathan is an elegant and meaningful choice for a boy's name with a rich history dating back thousands of years.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Jonathin since 1880

Total births
101
Total since 1880
Peak year
1998
9 births
in 2013
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
-100%
vs previous 5 years