Younouss
Arabic/Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Younouss
Younouss is the French transliteration of the Arabic name Yunus (يونس), which means "dove" and derives from the Hebrew name Jonah, referring to the biblical prophet.
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Etymology
Younouss is the French transliteration of the Arabic name Yunus (يونس), which means "dove" and derives from the Hebrew name Jonah, referring to the biblical prophet. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic tradition, particularly in West African countries like Senegal and Mali, where it appears in both Islamic and colonial French naming contexts.
Younouss currently ranks #2,184 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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