Jonathan
English · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Jonathan
Jonathan derives from the Hebrew name Yonatan (יוֹנָתָן), composed of "Yah" (God) and "natan" (gave), meaning "God has given." The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, with significant historical prominence from the biblical figure Jonathan, son of King Saul in the Old Testament.
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Etymology
Jonathan derives from the Hebrew name Yonatan (יוֹנָתָן), composed of "Yah" (God) and "natan" (gave), meaning "God has given." The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, with significant historical prominence from the biblical figure Jonathan, son of King Saul in the Old Testament.
Jonathan currently ranks #89 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1988.
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