Jonadab
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Jonadab
Jonadab is a Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is willing" or "Yahweh is gracious," derived from the elements "Yonah" (Yahweh) and "adab" (willing/gracious).
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Etymology
Jonadab is a Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is willing" or "Yahweh is gracious," derived from the elements "Yonah" (Yahweh) and "adab" (willing/gracious). The name appears in the Hebrew Bible, notably borne by a son of David and a cousin of King David who played roles in Old Testament narratives, and has been used primarily in Jewish and Christian traditions.
Jonadab currently ranks #13,258 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.
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