Yonas
ዮናስ
/ YOH-nas /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇪🇷 Eritrea
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Peaceful
Meaning & Etymology
dove
dove
Etymology
The name Yonas is derived from the Hebrew name Jonah (יוֹנָה), meaning ‘dove’, and is common in Tigrinya-speaking Christian communities.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > South Semitic > Ethiopian Semitic
Cultural context
In Eritrean Tigrinya culture, Yonas is a popular given name often associated with biblical figures and carries connotations of peace and purity.
Symbolism
The name symbolises peace and the gentle nature of a dove, often associated with the biblical story of Noah’s Ark.
Religious reference
John 1:42 (reference to Jonah, the biblical prophet)