Meaning, origin, history
Jonathan is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the elements "Yonah," meaning "dove," and "than," which means "gift." Thus, Jonathan signifies "God has given." The name first appears in the Bible, specifically in the Book of Samuel, where it refers to the son of Saul, who was a close friend of David. Throughout history, there have been numerous notable individuals named Jonathan, including Jonathan Swift, an Irish writer and satirist known for his novel "Gulliver's Travels," and Jonathan Netanyahu, the sixth Prime Minister of Israel.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Jonnatan since 1880
Total births
66
Total since 1880
Peak year
2006
9 births
in 2010
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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