๐ About Jona
Jona is a variant of Jonah, the Hebrew name meaning 'dove'; the reluctant prophet who was swallowed by a great fish, spent three days inside, and whose story of divine mercy toward enemy nations became one of the most theologically rich in the Bible; Jona is especially popular in German-speaking countries.
๐ Details
- OriginHebrew
- Genderโ Male
- MeaningVariant of Jonah. Dove
๐ Variants & Related Names
โญ Famous People
- Jonah (Biblical Prophet) โ Hebrew prophet whose story is told in the Book of Jonah; commanded by God to preach to Nineveh, he famously tried to flee by sea, was swallowed by a great fish for three days and nights, and was finally delivered; his story explores divine mercy, prophetic reluctance, and God's concern for all nations, not only Israel.
- Jona Lewie โ British singer-songwriter (born 1947) best known for the Christmas classic Stop the Cavalry (1980), one of the most enduring Christmas songs in the UK charts; his quirky, idiosyncratic pop style and anti-war lyrical content made him a distinctive voice in early 1980s British pop.
- Jona Rechnitz โ American businessman who became a key figure in a major corruption case in New York City (2016-2017), providing testimony that led to convictions of police officials and union leaders; one of the highest-profile American bearers of the given name in recent decades.
- Yunus (Quranic Jonah) โ The Islamic name for the prophet Jonah; Surah Yunus is the 10th chapter of the Quran, dedicated to his story; in Islamic tradition he is called Dhลซ al-Nลซn (Owner of the Whale/Fish), and his repentance inside the fish is considered a model of sincere prayer and divine response.