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BoyArabic

Yunus

yoo-noos

Popularity

#1464

rising

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,218

Peak Year

#127 in 2023

First Recorded

1988

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

The Arabic form of the Hebrew name Jonah, meaning 'dove'.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Muhammad Yunus

    Bangladeshi social entrepreneur, Nobel Peace Prize laureate

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Personality Traits

PeacefulKindGentleWise

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