Yoni
Meaning of Yoni
Yoni is a traditional Hebrew name that is commonly given to boys. The name Yoni is pronounced as YO-nee (/ˈjoʊni/) in Hebrew. It is a diminutive form of the name Yonatan, which means "gift of God" or "God has given" in Hebrew. Yoni has biblical associations and is derived from the Old Testament figure Jonathan, who was a loyal friend of King David. Despite its Hebrew origin, the name Yoni has gained popularity in the United States over the years. In recent decades, it has consistently been given to newborn boys, with varying levels of occurrence and rank. The name Yoni conveys a sense of strength and divine blessings, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a meaningful and culturally rich name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as YO-nee (/ˈjoʊni/)
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Notable People Named Yoni
| Yoni Chetboun - Yonatan "Yoni" Chetboun is an Israeli politician, decorated IDF officer, author, and strategic consultant known for his service in the military and expertise in combating terrorism. |
| Yoni Wolf - Jonathan Avram "Yoni" Wolf is an American alternative hip hop and indie rock musician and co-founder of the record label Anticon. |
| Yoni Rechter is a versatile Israeli musician, composer, pianist, arranger, and singer. |
| Yoni Appelbaum is an American historian and journalist, currently serving as the Senior Editor for politics at The Atlantic. |
| Yoni Bloch is a versatile Israeli musician, songwriter, composer, rock singer, and hi-tech entrepreneur. |
| Yoni Cohen-Idov is an Israeli-American debater, journalist, speaker, and consultant. |
| Yoni Pizer - Jonathan A. "Yoni" Pizer is a former Democratic member of the Illinois House from the 12th district, representing parts of Chicago. |
| Yoni Goodman is an Israeli animator. |
| Yoni Stoyanov - Yoan "Yoni" Stoyanov is a Bulgarian footballer known for his role as a wide midfielder for Hapoel Be'er Sheva and the Bulgaria national team. |
| Yoni Ben-Menachem is an Israeli journalist and Senior Researcher at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, with previous roles at The Israel Broadcasting Authority and Israel Radio-KOL Israel. |
| Yoni Javier Lasso is a former minor league baseball infielder who represented Panama in the 2006 World Baseball Classic. |
