Yona: meaning of the Hebrew name
יוֹנָה
Pronounced yo-NAH
Meaning of Yona
Yona means dove, the bird of peace that brought Noah the news that the Flood had ended. It is also the name of the prophet Jonah, who was sent to Nineveh. Used for both boys and girls.
Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying:
וַיְהִי דְּבַר־יְהֹוָה אֶל־יוֹנָה בֶן־אֲמִתַּי לֵאמֹר׃
Yona in Hebrew
Yona is written יונה in Hebrew (with vowel points: יוֹנָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- וVav
- נNun
- הHe
Gematria value: 71 (Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Nun 50 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningdove
- Pronunciationyo-NAH
- Hebrewיונה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Yona was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
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 Yona
What does the name Yona mean?
Yona means dove, the bird of peace that brought Noah the news that the Flood had ended. It is also the name of the prophet Jonah, who was sent to Nineveh. Used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Yona?
Yona is pronounced yo-NAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yona in Hebrew?
Yona is written יונה in Hebrew (with vowel points: יוֹנָה).
Is Yona a biblical name?
Yes. Yona appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Jonah 1:1.
What is the gematria of Yona?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יונה adds up to 71 (Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Nun 50 + He 5).
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