Ionatana
Hebrew · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Ionatana
The name 'Ionatana' is a variant of 'Jonathan,' meaning "Yahweh has given" in Hebrew, derived from the Hebrew elements *Yah* (a shortened form of Yahweh) and *natan* (to give).
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Etymology
The name 'Ionatana' is a variant of 'Jonathan,' meaning "Yahweh has given" in Hebrew, derived from the Hebrew elements *Yah* (a shortened form of Yahweh) and *natan* (to give). It is used primarily in Polynesian cultures, particularly in Samoa and Fiji, where it appears as a local adaptation of the biblical name, often associated with Christian religious contexts due to the influence of missionary translations.
Ionatana currently ranks #12,746 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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