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Yunes

♂ Boy

Pronounced YOO-nes /ˈjuː.nɛs/Medium

Meaning: A Persian/Arabic form of Yunus, the name of the prophet Jonah in the Quran, traditionally linked to 'dove.' A revered prophetic name; noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A revered prophetic name: Yunes is the form of Yunus (Jonah), linked to 'dove' (said 'YOO-nes'). Gentle and rooted.
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Origin MediumPersian, Arabic
MeaningA Persian/Arabic form of Yunus, the name of the prophet Jonah in the Quran, traditionally linked to 'dove.' A revered prophetic name; noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2023)#14135 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 25

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320092023

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

Yunes is a Persian/Arabic form of Yunus (Jonah), a prophet honored in Islam, Judaism, and Christianity, often linked to 'dove.' It reads gentle and rooted — rare in the U.S. (said 'YOO-nes').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, mostly in Muslim and Persian families. Rare, gentle, and revered.

Did you know? Yunes is the Persian/Arabic form of Yunus — the prophet Jonah in the Quran — traditionally tied to 'dove'; a gentle, revered name, noted respectfully (said 'YOO-nes').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Yunes — Persian/Arabic Yunus (Jonah); prophet; 'dove'

Variations

YunusYounesYounis

Nicknames

YuneNes

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Yunus— the standard spelling
Jonah— the English form of the prophet's name
Younes— a spelling cousin
Idris— a like Quranic prophet name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yunes mean?

Yunes is the Persian/Arabic form of Yunus (the prophet Jonah), traditionally linked to 'dove.'

How do you pronounce Yunes?

It's said YOO-nes /ˈjuː.nɛs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yunes a boy or girl name?

Yunes is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Yunes?

Yunes is a rare name in the U.S.

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