Yonael

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Yonael Pronunciation

Yonael is pronounced yoh-nah-EL /ˌjoʊ.nɑˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: An Ethiopian/Hebrew name, variously read 'dove of God' (Hebrew yonah, 'dove', + El, 'God') and an elaboration of Yonatan/John; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Dove of God; God is gracious: Yonael is Ethiopian/Hebrew. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'yoh-nah-EL').

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Origin LowHebrew, Amharic

MeaningAn Ethiopian/Hebrew name, variously read 'dove of God' (Hebrew yonah, 'dove', + El, 'God') and an elaboration of Yonatan/John; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7705 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 94

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Yonael is an Ethiopian/Hebrew name, variously read 'dove of God' (Hebrew yonah, 'dove', + El, 'God') and an elaboration of Yonatan/John (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, devout name (said 'yoh-nah-EL'; nickname Yoni).

In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian families. Rare, dove-of-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Yonael is an Ethiopian/Hebrew name, variously read 'dove of God' (yonah, 'dove', + El, 'God') — a lyrical, devout name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'yoh-nah-EL').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Yonael — routes layered

Variations

YonatanYoelYonas

Nicknames

Yoni

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Hebrew Amharic

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Yonael?

Yonael is pronounced yoh-nah-EL (/ˌjoʊ.nɑˈɛl/). Press play above to hear Yonael said aloud.

How do you say Yonael?

Yonael is said yoh-nah-EL (/ˌjoʊ.nɑˈɛl/). Press play above to hear Yonael said aloud.

What does the name Yonael mean?

Yonael is an Ethiopian/Hebrew name, variously 'dove of God' (yonah, 'dove', + El, 'God'); the routes are layered.

Is Yonael a boy or girl name?

Yonael is a boy's name.

How popular is Yonael?

Yonael is a rare name in the U.S.