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Jonathan

Name Meaning:

From the Hebrew name Yonatan (יוֹנָתָן) or Yehonatan (יְהוֹנָתָן), meaning "Yahweh has given" or "gift of God." Jonathan was the son of King Saul and a loyal friend to David in the Old Testament.

Noteable Namesakes

Jonathan (Biblical Figure); Jonathan Swift (Author); Jonathan Edwards (Theologian); Jonathan Groff (Actor); Jonathan Van Ness (TV Personality)

Origin

Hebrew

Popularity

US: #86, UK: #150

Variations/Nicknames

Jon; Jonny; Nathan; Jono

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