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Yonasan
Male
« Yonasan is a male given name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is Gracious'. It derives from the Hebrew name Yonah, itself derived from yona, meaning 'dove'. In the Bible, Jonah was a prophet known for his eventual obedience to God's commands despite initial resistance. The name has been widely used in Jewish communities and has gained global popularity over time. »
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Meaning, origin, history
Yonasan is a male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is Gracious'. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yonah, which is itself derived from the word yona, meaning 'dove'. In the Bible, Jonah was a prophet who famously refused to follow God's commands initially but eventually did so, leading him on his well-known journey inside a whale. The name has been widely used in Jewish communities and has also gained popularity among other cultures over time.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Yonasan since 1880
Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
2019
5 births
in 2019
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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