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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Yahweh has given
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- JAH-nuh-thuhn
Jonathan comes from Hebrew and means "Yahweh has given," pronounced JAH-nuh-thuhn. It has the feel of a storybook, romantic name while still reading as a genuine classic — the kind that's never really gone out of style. If you want a name with a clear, meaningful root and a timeless sound, Jonathan fits.
Meaning & Origin of Jonathan
Meaning: Yahweh has given.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Jonathan
JAH-nuh-thuhnIPA /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/
Popularity of Jonathan
Jonathan peaked in 1988, when it ranked #15 nationally with 24,348 baby boys given the name. By 2024 it had settled to #83, with 4,018 boys named Jonathan that year — still very much in use, just less common than it once was.
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FAQ
What does the name Jonathan mean?
Yahweh has given. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Jonathan?
Jonathan is pronounced JAH-nuh-thuhn (IPA: /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/).
Is Jonathan a popular name right now?
Jonathan peaked at #15 in 1988 and is ranked #83 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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