Yonis

Meaning of Yonis

Yonis is a male name with Somali origin. It is pronounced as yo-NEES (/jɔniːs/) in Somali. The name Yonis has variations such as Yonnis. In the United States, Yonis has been given to newborn boys since at least 1994, although it has had varying levels of popularity over the years. In recent years, Yonis has ranked around 4600-7000 in terms of occurrence. This unique and distinctive name carries cultural associations from Somali heritage and would be a meaningful choice for parents looking for a name with international flair.

Pronunciation

Somali

  • Pronunced as yo-NEES (/jɔniːs/)

U.S. Popularity Chart

Similar Names to Yonis

Notable People Named Yonis

Yonis Abdirizak Farah is a professional footballer from England who plays as a left back and represents the Somalia national team.
Yonis Njoh is a French professional footballer currently playing as a forward for Ligue 2 club Pau FC.
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