Yonatan: meaning of the Hebrew name
יוֹנָתָן
Pronounced yo-nah-TAHN
Meaning of Yonatan
Yonatan means "the Lord has given", a gift from God. Jonathan son of Saul was a brave warrior and David's loyal friend, a symbol of true love and friendship.
And Saul chose him three thousand men of Israel; whereof two thousand were with Saul in Michmas and in the mount of Beth-el, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeath-benjamin; and the rest of the people he sent every man to his tent.
וַיִּבְחַר־לוֹ שָׁאוּל שְׁלֹשֶׁת אֲלָפִים מִיִּשְׂרָאֵל וַיִּהְיוּ עִם־שָׁאוּל אַלְפַּיִם בְּמִכְמָשׂ וּבְהַר בֵּית־אֵל וְאֶלֶף הָיוּ עִם־יוֹנָתָן בְּגִבְעַת בִּנְיָמִין וְיֶתֶר הָעָם שִׁלַּח אִישׁ לְאֹהָלָיו׃
Yonatan in Hebrew
Yonatan is written יונתן in Hebrew (with vowel points: יוֹנָתָן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- וVav
- נNun
- תTav
- נNun
Gematria value: 516 (Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Nun 50 + Tav 400 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod has given
- Pronunciationyo-nah-TAHN
- Hebrewיונתן
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Yonatan ranked #28 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (592 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #13, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28 | 592 |
| 2023 | 27 | 567 |
| 2022 | 29 | 581 |
| 2021 | 27 | 644 |
| 2020 | 26 | 669 |
| 2019 | 25 | 709 |
| 2018 | 24 | 697 |
| 2017 | 22 | 718 |
| 2016 | 16 | 812 |
| 2015 | 15 | 850 |
| 2014 | 13 | 923 |
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 Yonatan
What does the name Yonatan mean?
Yonatan means "the Lord has given", a gift from God. Jonathan son of Saul was a brave warrior and David's loyal friend, a symbol of true love and friendship.
How do you pronounce Yonatan?
Yonatan is pronounced yo-nah-TAHN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yonatan in Hebrew?
Yonatan is written יונתן in Hebrew (with vowel points: יוֹנָתָן).
Is Yonatan a biblical name?
Yes. Yonatan appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Samuel 13:2.
How popular is the name Yonatan in Israel?
In 2024, Yonatan ranked #28 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (592 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #13, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Yonatan?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יונתן adds up to 516 (Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Nun 50 + Tav 400 + Nun 50).
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