Yonadav: meaning of the Hebrew name
יוֹנָדָב
Pronounced yo-na-DAV
Meaning of Yonadav
God has given generously. In the Bible, Yonadav son of Rechab passed on to his descendants a way of life marked by faithfulness, and they are praised for it in the Book of Jeremiah.
But they said: ‘We will drink no wine; for Jonadab the son of Rechab our father commanded us, saying: Ye shall drink no wine, neither ye, nor your sons, for ever;
וַיֹּאמְרוּ לֹא נִשְׁתֶּה־יָּיִן כִּי יוֹנָדָב בֶּן־רֵכָב אָבִינוּ צִוָּה עָלֵינוּ לֵאמֹר לֹא תִשְׁתּוּ־יַיִן אַתֶּם וּבְנֵיכֶם עַד־עוֹלָם׃
Yonadav in Hebrew
Yonadav is written יונדב in Hebrew (with vowel points: יוֹנָדָב). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- וVav
- נNun
- דDalet
- בBet
Gematria value: 72 (Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Nun 50 + Dalet 4 + Bet 2)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod gave generously
- Pronunciationyo-na-DAV
- Hebrewיונדב
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Yonadav 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 Yonadav
What does the name Yonadav mean?
God has given generously. In the Bible, Yonadav son of Rechab passed on to his descendants a way of life marked by faithfulness, and they are praised for it in the Book of Jeremiah.
How do you pronounce Yonadav?
Yonadav is pronounced yo-na-DAV in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yonadav in Hebrew?
Yonadav is written יונדב in Hebrew (with vowel points: יוֹנָדָב).
Is Yonadav a biblical name?
Yes. Yonadav appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Jeremiah 35:6.
What is the gematria of Yonadav?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יונדב adds up to 72 (Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Nun 50 + Dalet 4 + Bet 2).
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