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Jonatan

♂ Boy

Pronounced YOH-nah-tan /ˈjoʊ.nɑː.tæn/High

Meaning: God has given; Yahweh's gift; Scandinavian form of Jonathan, from Hebrew Yonatan (Yahweh + natan: to give)High

In 30 seconds: The Scandinavian and Spanish form of Jonathan meaning 'God has given,' from Hebrew Yonatan. Jonathan and David's friendship in the Hebrew Bible is one of antiquity's most celebrated bonds of loyalty.

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Origin HighHebrew, Scandinavian

MeaningGod has given; Yahweh's gift; Scandinavian form of Jonathan, from Hebrew Yonatan (Yahweh + natan: to give)

U.S. rank (2025)#2733 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births47 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,724

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jonatan is the Scandinavian and Spanish form of Jonathan, from Hebrew Yonatan (Yah: Yahweh + natan: to give — God has given). Jonathan was the son of King Saul and the devoted friend of David in the Hebrew Bible.

Jonatan is used in Scandinavia (Sweden, Norway, Denmark) and in Spanish-speaking communities as the standard form of Jonathan. In the United States it ranked #2347 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Jonathan and David's friendship in 1 Samuel 18–20 produced one of the Hebrew Bible's most quoted declarations of devotion: 'Your love for me was wonderful, surpassing the love of women' (2 Samuel 1:26). Their bond has been cited across centuries as the archetype of selfless friendship.

Overall data confidence 94%

Behind the Name — Jonatan — Hebrew/Scandinavian etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

JonathanYonatan

Nicknames

JonJonny

Famous Bearers

★Jonathan (Hebrew Bible) (biblical)
Eldest son of King Saul and devoted friend of David in the Hebrew Bible (1 Samuel); their friendship is among antiquity's most celebrated bonds.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jonatan mean?

Jonatan means 'God has given,' the Scandinavian and Spanish form of Jonathan, from Hebrew Yonatan (Yahweh + natan: to give).

How do you pronounce Jonatan?

It's said YOH-nah-tan /ˈjoʊ.nɑː.tæn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jonatan a boy or girl name?

Jonatan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jonatan?

Jonatan ranked #2347 for U.S. boys in 2024.