Boy
Hebrew
2 syllables
Jonah
JOH-nah
/ˈdʒoʊ.nə/
"Dove" — a biblical name of peace, resilience, and redemption
Jonah comes from the Hebrew Yonah, meaning dove, the ancient symbol of peace and divine favor. In the Bible, Jonah was the prophet swallowed by a great fish and later released to complete his mission — a story of reluctance, consequence, and redemption. The name has experienced a strong modern revival, appreciated for its soft sound, deep meaning, and the compelling narrative behind it.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesJo · nah
GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
Root WordYonah
MeaningDove
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2017
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DaySeptember 21
Nicknames
JoJoe
About the Name Jonah
Jonah means dove in Hebrew, the ancient symbol of peace. It is derived from the Hebrew Yonah.
Jonah has been rising steadily since 2000 and is now a top-150 name in the United States, popular for its biblical depth and soft sound.
Jonah James, Jonah Samuel, Jonah Eli, and Jonah Thomas are all strong, naturally flowing combinations.
Jonah comes from the Hebrew Yonah and is borne by the biblical prophet famous for surviving inside a great fish.
Jonahs are often seen as thoughtful, empathetic, and quietly brave — individuals who grow through their trials and emerge with wisdom.
Common nicknames are Jo and Joe.
Personality of Jonah
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Jonah
Creativity
81%
Elegance
76%
Independence
79%
Intelligence
83%
Strength
75%
Warmth
84%
Famous People Named Jonah
J
Jonah Hill
American actor and filmmaker, known for Superbad and Moneyball
J
Jonah (biblical)
Hebrew prophet swallowed by a great fish in one of the Bible's most dramatic narratives
J
Jonah Lomu
New Zealand rugby union player, considered the first global superstar of rugby
Middle Names for Jonah
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Jonah
Jonah James
Jonah Samuel
Jonah Eli
Jonah Thomas
Jonah David
Jonah William
Jonah Cole
Jonah Reed
Jonah Miles
Jonah Elliot
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History of Jonah
800 BC
The Book of Jonah is written, recounting the prophet's journey inside the great fish
1200s
Jonah sees limited use as a given name in medieval Europe due to its association with bad luck at sea
2000
Jonah begins its modern revival in the United States
2017
Jonah reaches peak popularity in the United States, entering the top 150
Numerology & Symbolism of Jonah
3
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
7
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Cancer
2
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Sea Blue
💎
Lucky Stone
Pearl
🌸
Lucky Flower
White Lily
Jonah Around the World
How Jonah is written in different languages and scripts
יוֹנָה
Hebrew
يونس
Arabic
Иона
Russian
ジョナ
Japanese
约拿
Chinese
Ιωνάς
Greek
जोनाह
Hindi
요나
Korean
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