Jonathan - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Jonathan \j(o)-na-

is pronounced JAHN-a-thun. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "gift of God". Related to Nathan. Biblical: the son of King Saul, Jonathan was noted for his manliness, generosity, and unselfishness. He saved David's life when Saul would have killed him. Author Jonathan Swift; actors Jon Voight, Jonathan Lipnicki.

Jonathan has 4 variant forms: Johnathan, Johnathon, Jon and Jonathon.

Baby names that sound like Jonathan are Antwan and Antuan.

Jonathan is a very common first name for men (#55 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#25485 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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