Meaning, origin, history
Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin that means "gift from God." It is derived from the Hebrew words "yonah," which means "dove," and "el," meaning "God." The name Jonathan has been popular throughout history, with notable figures including Jonathan Swift, an Irish writer best known for his satirical novel "Gulliver's Travels," and Jonathan Edwards, a prominent American theologian and revivalist preacher during the Great Awakening in the 18th century.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Jonuel since 1880
Total births
79
Total since 1880
Peak year
2011
11 births
in 2023
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
-17%
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vs previous 5 years