Yoni: meaning of the Hebrew name
יוֹנִי
Pronounced YO-nee
- Boy
- Modern Hebrew
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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