Jonathan
Meaning of Jonathan
The name Jonathan is a male name, pronounced as JAHN-uh-thun in English. Derived from the Hebrew name Yehonatan and later shortened to Yonatan, Jonathan translates to "God has given." This biblical name was borne by a son of King Saul who was noted for his manliness, generosity, and unswerving loyalty to his friend David. Variations of the name include Johnathan and Jonathon.
For many years, Jonathan has been a popular choice for parents in the United States. Its popularity peaked in the late 1980s when it consistently ranked among the top 20 names for newborn boys. In recent years, it continues to be frequently chosen, maintaining a place within the top 100 names. Despite minor fluctuations over the years, Jonathan remains a timeless and classic choice for new parents.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as JAHN-uh-thun (/ˈdʒɑnəθən/)
British English
- Pronunced as JAHN-uh-thun (/ˈdʒɒnəθən/)
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Notable People Named Jonathan
| Jonathan Drew Groff is a Tony-nominated American actor and singer known for his roles in Broadway productions such as Spring Awakening and Hamilton. |
| Jonathan Swift was a versatile Anglo-Irish writer known for his satirical works and his role as Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin. |
| Jonathan Hickman is a renowned American comic book writer and artist, known for his creator-owned series and influential work on Marvel titles like Fantastic Four and The Avengers. |
| Jonathan Wild, also known as Jonathan Wilde, was a notorious London criminal who posed as a vigilante while running a significant criminal empire. |
| Jonathan Stuart Bailey is an English actor celebrated for his versatile performances in comedy, drama, and musicals, and has been honored with a Laurence Olivier Award. |
| Jonathan Spector - Jonathan Michael Paul Spector is a former American soccer player known for his 16-year career, 36 caps for the United States national team, and current role as Head of International Player Recruitment and Development for MLS side Atlanta United. |
| Jonathan Greening is an English professional football coach and former player, currently managing Scarborough Athletic in the National League North. |
| Jonathan David Larson was a renowned American composer, lyricist, and playwright known for his impactful musicals Rent and Tick, Tick... Boom! that delved into social issues such as multiculturalism, substance use disorder, and homophobia, earning him posthumous Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. |
| Jonathan Maberry is a renowned American suspense author, comic book writer, and writing teacher, recognized as one of Today's Top Ten Horror Writers. |
| Jonathan Ray Banks is an American actor known for his role as FBI Special Agent Frank McPike in the television series Wiseguy, for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. |
| Jonathan Soriano Casas is a retired Spanish professional footballer known for his career as a striker. |
| Jonathan Safran Foer is an American novelist and non-fiction writer known for works such as Everything Is Illuminated and Eating Animals, and he also teaches creative writing at New York University. |
| Jonathan Jeremy Lewis is an American professional soccer player known for his role as a winger for the Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids. |
| Jonathan Karl - Jonathan D. Karl is a prominent American political journalist and author known for his extensive coverage of the White House, Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, and the U.S. State Department, as well as reporting from over 30 countries on U.S. politics, foreign policy, and the military. |
| Jonathan Joseph India is an American professional baseball infielder for the Cincinnati Reds in Major League Baseball (MLB). |
