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Jona
Pronounced JOH-nah /ˈdʒoʊ.nə/Medium
Meaning: A feminine form of Jonah, from the Hebrew Yonah, 'dove'; also read as a short form of Johanna ('God is gracious'). Soft and peaceful.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Jona comes from the Hebrew Yonah, 'dove,' as a feminine of Jonah; it can also shorten Johanna. It reads soft and peaceful — rare in the U.S. (said 'JOH-nah').
It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Europe. Rare, peaceful, and soft.
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What does the name Jona mean?
Jona is a feminine form of Jonah, from the Hebrew Yonah, 'dove'; it can also shorten Johanna.
How do you pronounce Jona?
It's said JOH-nah /ˈdʒoʊ.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Jona a boy or girl name?
Jona is used here as a girl's name.
How popular is Jona?
Jona is a rare name in the U.S.