Jonah
Meaning of Jonah
The name Jonah is a classic male name of Hebrew origin, meaning "dove". Pronounced JOH-nuh, it has a variation in the form of Jonas. Jonah's popularity has been consistent over the years, particularly in the United States. In recent years, it has ranked within the top 150 baby names for boys. The name Jonah carries biblical associations as it belongs to a prophet who was swallowed by a whale in the Old Testament. This story symbolizes repentance and mercy, adding depth to this name's significance. Despite its ancient roots, Jonah maintains a modern appeal that continues to charm parents year after year.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as JOH-nuh (/ˈdʒəʊnə/)
American English
- Pronunced as JOH-nuh (/ˈdʒoʊnə/)
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Notable People Named Jonah
| Jonah Hill is a well-known American actor recognized for his comedic roles in popular films and has received Academy Award nominations for his performances in Moneyball and The Wolf of Wall Street. |
| Jonah Nathan Heim is a professional baseball catcher for the Texas Rangers, having previously played for the Oakland Athletics. |
| Jonah Falcon is an American actor and television presenter known for claiming to have the largest penis in the world. |
| Jonah Peretti - Jonah H. Peretti is a prominent Internet entrepreneur known for co-founding and leading BuzzFeed, as well as being a co-founder of The Huffington Post and the developer of reblogging through the "Reblog" project. |
| Jonah Ray Rodrigues is an American actor, comedian, and writer known for his role as Jonah Heston in Mystery Science Theater 3000 and his work on The Nerdist Podcast and The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail. |
| Jonah Lotan - Yair "Jonah" Lotan is an Israeli actor recognized for his roles in Hostages, Foyle's War, and 24. |
| Jonah Andre Hauer-King is an English actor known for his roles in The Little Mermaid, Howards End, Little Women, World on Fire, The Last Photograph, and A Dog's Way Home. |
| Jonah Bobo is an American musician and former child actor known for his roles in Zathura, Crazy, Stupid, Love, and as the voice of Austin in The Backyardigans. |
| Jonah Barrington MBE is a retired Irish/English squash player hailing from Morwenstow, Cornwall, England. |
| Jonah Osabutey is a Ghanaian professional footballer known for his skills as a forward. |
| Jonah Wheeler is a young American politician and advocate serving as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives for the Democratic Party. |
| Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya is a renowned Zambian journalist and BBC Komla Dumor Award 2022 winner, known for his work as a television presenter at Diamond Television in Lusaka, Zambia. |
| Jonah Nabon, a rabbinical scholar born in Jerusalem in 1713, was the son of Hanun Nabon and passed away there in 1760. |
| Jonah Birir is a former Kenyan middle-distance runner. |
| Jonah Justin Pikulas is a Malagasy politician and member of the National Assembly of Madagascar, representing the constituency of Maintirano as an independent. |
