Jonah: name meaning and origin

Jonah

dove

Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables

Jonah is a Hebrew name meaning "dove". It has 2 syllables, stressed on Jo, and is traditionally a boy's name.

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Sibling names for Jonah

  • Jonah & Noah Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Jonah & Selah Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Jonah & Axel Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Jonah & Barnaby Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Jonah & Callum Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Jonah & Frederick Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Jonah & Oliver Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Jonah & Paloma Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

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Questions about Jonah

What does the name Jonah mean?

Jonah is a Hebrew name meaning "dove".

How many syllables are in Jonah?

Jonah has 2 syllables (Jo-nah), with the stress usually on "Jo".

Is Jonah a boy's or girl's name?

Jonah is traditionally a boy's name.