Jonathan or Jonatan?
Two spellings, side by side.
Jonathan and Jonatan are two spellings of the same sound. Jonathan is listed with the meaning "Jonathan comes from the Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning 'God has given'. In the Bible he is King David's loyal friend" and Jonatan with "Gift from god; a variation of the given name jonathan". Jonathan is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Jonathan | Jonatan |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Jonathan comes from the Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning 'God has given'. In the Bible he is King David's loyal friend. | Gift from god; a variation of the given name jonathan |
| Origin | Hebrew | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Jo-na-than | Jo-na-tan |
| Popularity | Very popular | Less often searched here |
Questions about Jonathan and Jonatan
Is Jonathan or Jonatan more common?
Jonathan is more often searched and saved on this site; Jonatan is also used.
Do Jonathan and Jonatan mean the same?
Jonathan: "Jonathan comes from the Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning 'God has given'. In the Bible he is King David's loyal friend". Jonatan: "Gift from god; a variation of the given name jonathan".
How do you say Jonathan?
In parts: Jo-na-than. Jonatan is said the same way.
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