Younas
Arabic/Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Younas
Younas is an alternate spelling of Yunus, derived from the Arabic name يونس, which means "dove" and comes from the Hebrew name Jonah (Yonah).
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Etymology
Younas is an alternate spelling of Yunus, derived from the Arabic name يونس, which means "dove" and comes from the Hebrew name Jonah (Yonah). The name is primarily used in Muslim, Arab, and South Asian cultures, referencing the Quranic prophet Yunus (known as Jonah in Christianity and Judaism), and remains common among Muslim populations worldwide.
Younas currently ranks #2,672 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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