What origin is the name Ionas?

Ionas comes from Greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Ionas

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Ionas

Boy

Greek

2 syllables

Ionas (Ιωνάς) is a Greek boy's name meaning "Greek meaning 'dove'. A gentle, symbolic name representing peace and spirit, frequently used in religious contexts.".

Parents who choose Ionas pick a boy name from the Greek tradition, meaning "Greek meaning 'dove'. A gentle, symbolic name representing peace and spirit, frequently used in religious contexts.". It has 2 syllables.

Native script: Ιωνάς
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Greek meaning 'dove'. A gentle, symbolic name representing peace and spirit, frequently used in religious contexts.

Popularity

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Written as Ιωνάς

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What does Ionas mean?

Ionas is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "Greek meaning 'dove'. A gentle, symbolic name representing peace and spirit, frequently used in religious contexts.".

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Sister names that go with Ionas

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Ionas.

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Names with a similar meaning to Ionas

Ionas means "Greek meaning 'dove'. A gentle, symbolic name representing peace and spirit, frequently used in religious contexts." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Zoe — "Zoe comes from the Greek zoe, meaning 'life'. Early Greek-speaking Jews used it as a translation of Eve." (Greek)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Olivia — "Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive'. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it in Twelfth Night." (Latin)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)