What is the meaning of Jonah?

Jonah is a masculine given name
  • Biblical, English: From the Hebrew name Yonah, which was derived from the Hebrew word yonah meaning "dove"
  • Hebrew: Dove. In the bible Jonah was on board a ship God caused to sink; sailors traditionally use the name Jonah to personify someone who brings bad luck
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APAJoan Ellis. (2011). jonah. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/jonah/definitions/1370456
ChicagoJoan Ellis. 2011. "jonah" http://smartdefine.org/jonah/definitions/1370456 (accessed September 21, 2026).
HarvardJoan Ellis 2011, jonah, Smart Define, viewed 21 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/jonah/definitions/1370456>.
MLAJoan Ellis. "jonah" 25 February 2011. Web. 21 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/jonah/definitions/1370456>
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