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Younus

♂ Boy

Pronounced YOO-nus /ˈju.nəs/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Yunus, the Arabic form of Jonah — from Hebrew Yonah, 'a dove' (Yunus, a prophet in Islam)Low

In 30 seconds: A dove: Younus is the Arabic Jonah — 'a dove'. Crisp, gentle, and warm (said 'YOO-nus').
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Origin LowArabic, Hebrew
MeaningA spelling of Yunus, the Arabic form of Jonah — from Hebrew Yonah, 'a dove' (Yunus, a prophet in Islam)
U.S. rank (2024)#6798 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 89

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420112024

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

Younus is a spelling of Yunus, the Arabic form of Jonah — from Hebrew Yonah, 'a dove' — borne by the prophet Yunus in Islam (a sura of the Quran bears his name). A crisp, gentle name (said 'YOO-nus'; nickname Yoon).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-dove at the root, and gentle.

Did you know? Jonah means 'a dove' in Hebrew — Younus is a spelling of Yunus, its Arabic form (Yunus, a revered prophet in Islam, swallowed by the great fish) — a crisp, gentle name (said 'YOO-nus').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Yunus — Arabic form of Jonah

Variations

YunusYounesYunis

Nicknames

Yoon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Younus mean?

Younus is a spelling of Yunus, the Arabic Jonah — Hebrew 'a dove' (the prophet Yunus).

How do you pronounce Younus?

It's said YOO-nus /ˈju.nəs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Younus a boy or girl name?

Younus is a boy's name.

How popular is Younus?

Younus is a rare name in the U.S.

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