Yona

โšฅ
YOH-nah'YO-nah'2 syllables
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑHebrew
Peaceful

MEANING

Dove

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew word 'yona' (ื™ื•ื ื”) meaning 'dove'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Hebrew culture, the dove is a symbol of peace and purity.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name Yona has been used in Jewish communities as both a given name and a surname.

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanese
Soft

MEANING

Night

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

In Japanese, 'Yona' (ๅคœใช) can mean 'night'.

CULTURAL NOTES

The night is often associated with tranquility and introspection in Japanese culture.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used less commonly as a name in Japan, often found in literary contexts.

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Yona - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations