The name Jonas is a common male name with Hebrew origins, meaning "dove" or "peaceful being. " It has been used in many Western countries and Northeast Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, the Flanders, and Scandinavia. The name's widespread use and popularity stem from its Jewish and Christian origins. In Persian, and the Muslim world, the equivalent name is Yunus (یونس) or Yunas or Younes/Younis.
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