Yona name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Hebrew
Usage: English and Russian
Pronunciation: yo-na
Meaning: The Dove
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What does Yona mean?

Largely used in Russian and English atypical, Yona is used as a gender-neutral name. Its origin is in Hebrew, meaning of Yona is "The Dove". Yona is variant of prevailing, ceaseless and biblical Jonah.

Jonah's meaning is The Dove has origin in Hebrew. Yona is celebrated on December 31st.

How do I pronounce Yona?

Two syllabled Yona is most commonly pronounced as yo-na.

Variants of Yona

Yonah, Jonah, Giona, Jona, Gionah, John, Jon, Jonette, Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Jonas, Johanna, Jonathan

How popular is the name Yona?

A common name in France having over 1893 recievers in 62 years of usage. At its zenith in 2004, 117 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 444th position.

Yona is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1924 and was able to reach the top 4000 names. In 2012, it ranked 3710th when 28 boys were named Yona.

There are over 567 babies that have been given the name Yona in United States.

Yona is an uncommon baby name in still in use in England and Wales. In Belgium, it is relatively new, first appeared in 2004.

But Yona is a popular baby name in Tanzania where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in, Uganda, Indonesia and Malawi. According to our estimate, over 60000 babies have been named Yona globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2023420225102569
2022454022666217
2021460521840612
2020483919660217
2019554716909011
2018473220913311
2017388627932411
2016530717128547
201587358108539
2014524717698317
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Yona in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands135317
Sweden33314
Norway33314
Denmark30310

What numerology tells about Yona?

Having letter A at the end of your name symbolizes your free thinking and an open mind. You hate being closely observed and have all eyes on you because of your low self-esteem. You will experience your spiritual calling soon. And it will be associated with romantic feelings. You prefer to have people work on your success instead of working on it yourself. Asking others to help you out is out of the question.

Looking for names similar to Yona? Please go through the following names

  •  Oksanna - Originated from Hebrew, Outlandish Oksanna means "Save Us" is a baby girl name is used notably in Russian
  •  Arron - Cherished Arron primarily is used in English aimed at both boys and girls which originated from Hebrew, meaning of Arron is "The Enlightened"
  •  Jannai means Based on Janai and God is Gracious is a girl name is rooted from Hebrew. Jannai is derived from Janai.
  •  Jovane means God is Merciful is used as a boy name came from Hebrew
  •  Gerschom - Gerschoms origin is Hebrew, meaning of Gerschom is "Stranger"

Middle names for Yona

Just in case, you don't know what to pair with Yona, we've got you covered with these trending and familiar middle names.

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Famous people named Yona

  • Yona Sabar, Kurdish Jewish scholar, linguist and researcher
  • Yona Yahav, Israeli lawyer and politician
  • Yona Metzger, Israeli Orthodox rabbi and the former Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel
  • Yona Wallach, Israeli poet
  • Yona Kosashvili, Israeli chess Grandmaster and surgeon
  • Yona Bogale, Yona Bogale, age 46
  • Yona Friedman, French architect and urbanist.
  • Yona Atari acted in TV series Sesame Street
  • Yona Elian, from 2001 drama flick Kikar Ha-Halomot, who characterized the Seniora Mandabon.
  • Yona Landowska portrayed the leading character of Claire Ducrot in 1917 comedy, drama film Billy and the Big Stick.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  4. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
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