Yonas: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Yonas – Meaning: dove – Origin: Amharic – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: YOH-nahs


Yonas is an Amharic boy's name meaning “dove”. It appears in our list of Ethiopian Baby Names With Powerful Meanings.

Meaning & Origin of Yonas

Meaning: Dove.

Origin: Amharic.

How to Pronounce Yonas

Phonetic: YOH-nahs   IPA: /ˈjoʊnɑːs/

Popularity of Yonas

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1985–2024.

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