Yehonatan: meaning of the Hebrew name
יְהוֹנָתָן
Pronounced yeh-ho-nah-TAHN
Meaning of Yehonatan
Yehonatan means "the Lord has given", a gift from God. Jonathan son of Saul, whose love for David became a symbol of true friendship, bore this name.
And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.
וַיְהִי כְּכַלֹּתוֹ לְדַבֵּר אֶל־שָׁאוּל וְנֶפֶשׁ יְהוֹנָתָן נִקְשְׁרָה בְּנֶפֶשׁ דָּוִד (ויאהבו) [וַיֶּאֱהָבֵהוּ] יְהוֹנָתָן כְּנַפְשׁוֹ׃
Yehonatan in Hebrew
Yehonatan is written יהונתן in Hebrew (with vowel points: יְהוֹנָתָן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- הHe
- וVav
- נNun
- תTav
- נNun
Gematria value: 521 (Yod 10 + He 5 + Vav 6 + Nun 50 + Tav 400 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod has given
- Pronunciationyeh-ho-nah-TAHN
- Hebrewיהונתן
- Syllables4
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Yehonatan ranked #17 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (863 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #8, in 2016.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 | 863 |
| 2023 | 14 | 893 |
| 2022 | 18 | 817 |
| 2021 | 16 | 826 |
| 2020 | 21 | 780 |
| 2019 | 17 | 844 |
| 2018 | 15 | 960 |
| 2017 | 13 | 1,011 |
| 2016 | 8 | 1,088 |
| 2015 | 9 | 1,182 |
| 2014 | 9 | 1,214 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Yehonatan
What does the name Yehonatan mean?
Yehonatan means "the Lord has given", a gift from God. Jonathan son of Saul, whose love for David became a symbol of true friendship, bore this name.
How do you pronounce Yehonatan?
Yehonatan is pronounced yeh-ho-nah-TAHN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yehonatan in Hebrew?
Yehonatan is written יהונתן in Hebrew (with vowel points: יְהוֹנָתָן).
Is Yehonatan a biblical name?
Yes. Yehonatan appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Samuel 18:1.
How popular is the name Yehonatan in Israel?
In 2024, Yehonatan ranked #17 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (863 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #8, in 2016. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Yehonatan?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יהונתן adds up to 521 (Yod 10 + He 5 + Vav 6 + Nun 50 + Tav 400 + Nun 50).
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