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Yonael

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How to Pronounce Yonael

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

peak 201520082024

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

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

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yonael mean?

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

How do you pronounce Yonael?

It's said yoh-nah-EL /ˌjoʊ.nɑˈɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

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.

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