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Jonathan
A boy’s name of ancient Hebrew origins, Jonathan first appears in the Christian Bible as a son of King Saul. Like many other biblical names, Jonathan has a powerful religious meaning of “gift of God” or “God has given.” Perfect for the new gift in your life, this meaning clearly resonates with lots of new parents, as Jonathan is one of the most popular male given names. However, to help baby Jonathan distinguish himself on the playground, you’ll have a number of nicknames to choose from. These include Johnny and Jonny, which are great for when baby is young, and John and Jon, which are better for when he’s grown up. Millennial parents may especially get a kick out of the last option, which will have their friends quipping, “You know nothing, Jon Snow,” at baby Jonathan.
Hebrew
Male
Name Story
Traits
- Intelligent
- Compassionate
- Resilient
- Charismatic
Compatibility
Jonathan pairs well with classic names for siblings, bringing balance to the group. As a middle name, it adds a touch of strength and tradition. This name is versatile and can work in a variety of cultural and stylistic pairings.
Intelligent
Compassionate
Resilient
Charismatic
Spotlight
Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Actor
Born: July 27, 1977 · Dublin, Ireland
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Actor
Born: September 8, 1981 · Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
Jonathan Groff
Actor, Singer
Born: March 26, 1985 · Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Jonathan Original form
- Yonatan Hebrew
- Yehonatan Hebrew
- Yonathan Hebrew
- Yonatas Amharic
- جوناثان Arabic
- იონათან Georgian
- 約拿單 Chinese (Traditional)
- ヨナタン Japanese
- 조나단 Korean
Frequently Asked Questions about Jonathan
- What does Jonathan mean?
- Gift of God, God has given
- What is the origin of Jonathan?
- Jonathan has Hebrew origins.
- Is Jonathan popular?
- Jonathan has been viewed 125 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Jonathan?
- Similar names include Sophie, Trevor, Anwar, Vance, Wade.
- How do you pronounce Jonathan?
- Jonathan is pronounced JAHN-uh-thun.
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