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Yonah

YOH-nah

Yonah is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Yonah is a Hebrew name meaning "dove."”. It currently ranks #2938 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2024.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

What Yonah Means

Yonah is a Hebrew name meaning "dove."

The Story of Yonah

This ancient Hebrew name, meaning 'dove,' has carried a message of peace through millennia, waiting to find your son.

Yonah is a Hebrew name meaning 'dove,' a symbol of peace and gentleness since ancient times. The name is famously borne by the prophet Jonah in the Old Testament, whose story resonates with themes of divine calling and introspection. It has traveled through religious texts and cultural traditions, remaining a gentle, resonant choice.

The sound of 'Yonah' is soft, a gentle utterance that feels inherently peaceful. When you whisper this name to your son, you feel a quiet sense of calm, a reflection of the dove's serene nature. Writing 'Yonah' on his first photograph feels like capturing a moment of pure, unadulterated peace, a name that speaks to his gentle spirit.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Personality Traits

PeacefulGentleKindLoving

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Peak Year

#43 in 2024

Total Births

895

First Recorded

1974

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