Jonatan
Spanish · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Jonatan
Jonatan means "God has given" and derives from the Hebrew name Yonatan (יונתן), composed of the elements "Yo" (God) and "natan" (gave).
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Etymology
Jonatan means "God has given" and derives from the Hebrew name Yonatan (יונתן), composed of the elements "Yo" (God) and "natan" (gave). The name is used primarily in Jewish, Christian, and Scandinavian cultures, with historical prominence through the biblical figure Jonathan, son of King Saul, and later adoption as a common given name across Nordic countries.
Jonatan currently ranks #2,733 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
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