יונתן

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Hebrew

Etymology

Shortening of יְהוֹנָתָן (iehonatán), from יְהוֹ־ (ieho-, God) + נָתַן (natán, gave).

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

יוֹנָתָן (ionatánm

  1. Jonathan (any of several biblical figures)
    1. (biblical) Jonathan (a son of Saul, first mentioned in 1 Samuel)
  2. a male given name, equivalent to English Jonathan

Descendants

  • Ancient Greek: Ἰωνάθαν (Iōnáthan)

Yiddish

Etymology

From Hebrew יוֹנָתָן (yonatán).

Proper noun

יונתן (yoynesenm

  1. (biblical) Jonathan (a son of Saul, first mentioned in 1 Samuel)
  2. a male given name: Jonathan