Jonathyn

Meaning of Jonathyn

Jonathyn is a male name with American English pronunciation: JOH-nuh-thin (/ˈdʒoʊ.nə.θɪn/). It is a variation of the name Jonathan, which has biblical origins and means "gift of God" in Hebrew. Jonathan was the eldest son of King Saul and a loyal friend of David in the Bible. The name Jonathyn has been given to newborn boys in the United States since at least 1989, with varying levels of popularity over the years. It ranked as low as 12,264th in 2012 and as high as 4,366th in 2010. The popularity of Jonathyn suggests that it is seen as a modern twist on the traditional name Jonathan, offering parents a unique and distinctive option for their baby boy.

Pronunciation

American English

  • Pronunced as JOH-nuh-thin (/ˈdʒoʊ.nə.θɪn/)

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