Joneka
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Joneka
Joneka is a modern English feminine given name derived from the masculine name Jonah, which comes from the Hebrew name Yonah (יוֹנָה) meaning "dove." The suffix "-ka" or "-eka" is a common diminutive or feminizing ending used in English and Slavic naming traditions to create feminine variants.
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Etymology
Joneka is a modern English feminine given name derived from the masculine name Jonah, which comes from the Hebrew name Yonah (יוֹנָה) meaning "dove." The suffix "-ka" or "-eka" is a common diminutive or feminizing ending used in English and Slavic naming traditions to create feminine variants.
The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in African American communities in the United States from the late 20th century onward, as part of a broader tradition of creating unique feminine names through modifications of biblical or traditional masculine names.
Joneka currently ranks #14,415 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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