Yonatan: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: y-ohn-aht-ahn
Origin: Israel
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Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: God has given

Yonatan is a male name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God Has Given. " It is the Hebrew form of the name Jonathan, which is derived from the roots "Yahweh" and "natan, " meaning "to give. " The name has significant historical and biblical roots, as Yonatan was the son of King Saul and a close friend of King David. Over time, the name has been adapted into various languages and cultures, maintaining its timeless appeal. Yonatan has been used in U. Births, although specific ranking data may not be available and has not been ranked in U. Births, indicating its relatively low popularity in recent years. However, it has seen fluctuations in popularity, reaching its peak in 2005 when it was given to 100 in every million babies.

Yonatan Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Yonatan is currently #4303 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Yonatan is currently #1901 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Yonatan is currently #2071 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Yonatan is currently #930 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Yonatan is currently #2155 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Yonatan is currently #967 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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