Jonas

יוֹנָה

• Gender: Male
• Origin: Biblical English
• Meaning: dove

• Jonas is the sleek, cosmopolitan variation of Jonah, sharing the same beloved biblical story of the reluctant prophet, the great fish, and the power of second chances. Its meaning, "dove," layers in a gentle symbolism of peace and hope that deepens the name's already rich narrative. That polished "s" ending gives Jonas the feel of a vintage crossover hit — both historic and effortlessly trendy.

  There is a worldly sophistication here that plays beautifully in multilingual households. Jonas Salk, the Jewish-American scientist who developed the polio vaccine and famously refused to patent it, gave this name an association with selfless brilliance. European flair, Jonah's roots, and a story of redemption baked right in — Jonas travels well in every sense.

• Hebrew Equivalent:
  Yona
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Eva
  ,
  Simone
  ,
  Amos
  ,
  Caleb
• Theme: animals