Jona

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Jona Pronunciation

Jona is pronounced YOH-nah /ˈjoʊ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: German/Scandinavian form of Jonah — Hebrew Yonah, 'dove'High

In 30 seconds: A gentle dove: Jona is the German and Scandinavian Jonah — 'dove' — soft, peaceful, and biblical. Crisp and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew, German

MeaningGerman/Scandinavian form of Jonah — Hebrew Yonah, 'dove'

U.S. rank (2024)#4120 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 513

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Jona is the German and Scandinavian form of Jonah — Hebrew Yonah, 'dove', the reluctant prophet of the great fish. A soft, peaceful name, it's popular across Northern Europe.

In the U.S. it appears in German families. Rare, dove at the root, and gentle.

Did you know? Jonah means 'dove' in Hebrew — the prophet swallowed by a great fish; Jona is its sleek German and Scandinavian form.

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Behind the Name — Jonah — root etymology

Variations

JonahYonaJonas

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Jonah— the English form

Jonas— a fellow continental form

Yona— the Hebrew spelling

Noah— a companion soft biblical name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Jona?

Jona is pronounced YOH-nah (/ˈjoʊ.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Jona said aloud.

How do you say Jona?

Jona is said YOH-nah (/ˈjoʊ.nɑ/). Press play above to hear Jona said aloud.

What does the name Jona mean?

Jona is the German/Scandinavian Jonah, Hebrew for 'dove'.

Is Jona a boy or girl name?

Jona is a boy's name in this form.

How popular is Jona?

Jona is a rare name in the U.S.