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Yonatan

♂ Boy

Pronounced yoh-nah-TAN /ˌjoʊ.nɑːˈtæn/High

Meaning: God has given; Yahweh's gift; the original Hebrew form of Jonathan (Yah: Yahweh + natan: to give)High

In 30 seconds: The original Hebrew form of Jonathan meaning 'God has given,' used in Israel and by Hebrew-speaking Jewish communities globally.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningGod has given; Yahweh's gift; the original Hebrew form of Jonathan (Yah: Yahweh + natan: to give)

U.S. rank (2024)#2359 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births60 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,505

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

Yonatan is the original Hebrew form of Jonathan, from Yonatan (Yah: Yahweh + natan: to give — God has given). It is used in Israel and by Hebrew-speaking communities. The biblical Jonathan was King Saul's son and David's devoted friend.

Yonatan is used in Israeli and Jewish American communities as the authentic Hebrew form of Jonathan. Its 2024 ranking of #2359 for boys reflects use among Hebrew-speaking families.

Did you know? Yonatan is the Hebrew form behind Jonathan, a biblical name tied to loyalty, friendship, and the Hebrew root natan, meaning 'to give.'

Overall data confidence 96%

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Variations

JonathanJonatan

Nicknames

Yoni

Famous Bearers

★Yonatan Netanyahu (1946–1976)
Israeli military officer and commander of Sayeret Matkal, the only Israeli soldier killed during the 1976 Operation Entebbe hostage rescue in Uganda; regarded as a national hero.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yonatan mean?

Yonatan means 'God has given,' the original Hebrew form of Jonathan (Yah: Yahweh + natan: to give).

How do you pronounce Yonatan?

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

Is Yonatan a boy or girl name?

Yonatan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Yonatan?

Yonatan ranked #2359 for U.S. boys in 2024.