What origin is the name Jonáš?

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

What are good sister names for Jonáš?

Names from the same slavic tradition pair naturally with Jonáš — for example Mila, Nadia, Tatiana. You can browse more on our slavic names page.

Jonáš

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jonáš

Jonáš

Boy

Slavic

2 syllables

Jonáš is a Slavic boy's name meaning "A name meaning a dove or one who is gentle and peaceful.".

With Slavic roots, Jonáš is a boy name that means "A name meaning a dove or one who is gentle and peaceful.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Slavic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A name meaning a dove or one who is gentle and peaceful.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Jonáš

What does Jonáš mean?

Jonáš is a boy name of Slavic origin meaning "A name meaning a dove or one who is gentle and peaceful.".

How popular is Jonáš?

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Sister names that go with Jonáš

Mila Nadia Tatiana Danica Anya Natasha

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Jonáš.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Names with a similar meaning to Jonáš

Jonáš means "A name meaning a dove or one who is gentle and peaceful." — these names share that spirit.

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)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Aubrey — "Aubrey comes from the Norman French form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'. It was a boy's name before it became unisex." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Ashley — "Ashley comes from an English place name meaning 'ash tree meadow', from the Old English aesc and leah." (English)