Yunus
yoo-noos
Popularity
#1464
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
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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