Yonan is an Assyrian/Aramaic form of Jonah, rooted in the Hebrew yonah, 'dove.' It carries a warm heritage feel among Assyrian families — rare in the U.S. (said 'YOH-nan').

It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar in Assyrian communities. Rare, gentle, and rooted.

Did you know? Yonan is an Assyrian and Aramaic form of Jonah, from the Hebrew yonah, 'dove' — a traditional name among Assyrian Christians, rare in the U.S. (said 'YOH-nan').

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References — Yonan — Assyrian/Aramaic form of Jonah; 'dove'

Variations

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Nicknames

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What does the name Yonan mean?

Yonan is an Assyrian/Aramaic form of Jonah, from Hebrew yonah, 'dove.'

How do you pronounce Yonan?

It's said YOH-nan /ˈjoʊ.nən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yonan a boy or girl name?

Yonan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Yonan?

Yonan is a rare name in the U.S., familiar in Assyrian communities.