Jonus
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jonus
Jonus is a rare variant or anglicization of Jonah/Jonas, derived from the Hebrew name Yonah (יוֹנָה), meaning "dove." The name has roots in Hebrew linguistic tradition and carries symbolic significance related to peace and purity.
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Etymology
Jonus is a rare variant or anglicization of Jonah/Jonas, derived from the Hebrew name Yonah (יוֹנָה), meaning "dove." The name has roots in Hebrew linguistic tradition and carries symbolic significance related to peace and purity.
The name is primarily used in Christian and Jewish cultures, with historical prominence in biblical tradition through the prophet Jonah, and has been adopted across Western Christian communities with various spellings and adaptations including Jonas and Jonah.
Jonus currently ranks #8,638 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.
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