Yoni: meaning of the Hebrew name

יוֹנִי

Pronounced YO-nee

Meaning of Yoni

Yoni is a pet form of Yonatan that became a name of its own, and it also connects to yona, the dove, a symbol of peace. A short, warm Israeli name.

Yoni in Hebrew

Yoni is written יוני in Hebrew (with vowel points: יוֹנִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • יYod
  • וVav
  • נNun
  • יYod

Gematria value: 76 (Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Nun 50 + Yod 10)

About the name

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaningdove
  • PronunciationYO-nee
  • Hebrewיוני
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Yoni 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 Yoni

What does the name Yoni mean?

Yoni is a pet form of Yonatan that became a name of its own, and it also connects to yona, the dove, a symbol of peace. A short, warm Israeli name.

How do you pronounce Yoni?

Yoni is pronounced YO-nee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Yoni in Hebrew?

Yoni is written יוני in Hebrew (with vowel points: יוֹנִי).

What is the gematria of Yoni?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יוני adds up to 76 (Yod 10 + Vav 6 + Nun 50 + Yod 10).

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This name in Hebrew: יוני