Younes
Arabic (Maghrebi) · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Younes
Younes is the Arabic form of the name Jonah, derived from the Hebrew name Yonah (יוֹנָה), meaning "dove." The name has its linguistic roots in Semitic languages and carries the symbolism of peace and purity associated with the dove.
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Etymology
Younes is the Arabic form of the name Jonah, derived from the Hebrew name Yonah (יוֹנָה), meaning "dove." The name has its linguistic roots in Semitic languages and carries the symbolism of peace and purity associated with the dove.
The name is primarily used in Muslim, Arab, and Middle Eastern cultures, as well as among Arabic-speaking Christians; it holds religious significance in Islam as the name of one of the Qur'an's most important prophets, known for his story of being swallowed by a whale.
Younes currently ranks #2,143 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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