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Yunus
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Pronounced YOO-nus /ΛjuΛ.nΚs/Low
Meaning: Dove, the doveLow
In 30 seconds: Yunus is the Arabic form of Jonah meaning dove. In the Quran, Surah 10 is called Yunus (Jonah) after the prophet who was swallowed by a whale. This is one of the most important shared prophet stories across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
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MeaningDove, the dove
U.S. rank (2025)#1296 β Rising
2025 U.S. births151 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)β 1,369
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Yunus is the Arabic form of Jonah from Hebrew Yonah meaning dove. Jonah (Yunus) is a prophet in the Quran, the subject of Surah 10.
Yunus is used across the Muslim world and among families with Islamic heritage.
Did you know? The story of Yunus/Jonah and the whale is one of the most powerful narratives in all three Abrahamic faiths. The prophet who fled from God, spent three days in a whale's belly, and returned to complete his mission represents redemption, second chances, and divine mercy.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
JonahJonasYonas
Nicknames
Yun
Famous Bearers
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Jonah (Yunus) (biblical)Prophet swallowed by a great fish in the Bible and Quran; the Quran's Surah 10 is named Yunus after him
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Frequently Asked
What does Yunus mean?
Dove, the dove
How do you pronounce Yunus?
Yunus is pronounced YOO-nus.
What is the origin of Yunus?
Yunus comes from Arabic, Hebrew.
What names are similar to Yunus?
Similar names include jabir, ibrahim, ismail.