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Masculine
Irish
Meaning & History
Ionatán is the Irish form of Jonathan. The name Jonathan itself derives from the Hebrew Yehonaṯan (יְהוֹנָתָן), meaning "Yahweh has given," from elements yeho and naṯan. In the Old Testament, Jonathan was the eldest son of King Saul and a close friend of David, with whom he made a covenant. He died in battle against the Philistines alongside his father.
In Ireland, Ionatán is a traditional Gaelic adaptation of the biblical name, used historically among Irish-speaking communities. Though less common than its English counterpart Jonathan, it reflects the linguistic heritage of Irish naming practices.
Related forms include Jehonathan, Ionathan, Yehonatan, Yonatan, and the Hungarian Jonatán.
- Meaning: Yahweh has given
- Origin: Irish form of Jonathan
- Type: First name
- Usage region: Ireland
Related Names
Roots
Other Languages & Cultures
(Biblical)
Jehonathan (Swedish)
Jonathan (Biblical Latin)
Ionathan (Hebrew)
Yehonatan, Yonatan (Hungarian)
Jonatán (Swedish)
Jonatan (English)
Johnathan, Johnathon, Jon 2, Jonathon, Jonny (English (British))
Jonty (Finnish)
Joonatan (Icelandic)
Jónatan (Hebrew)
Yoni (Italian)
Gionata (Portuguese (Brazilian))
Jônatas (Portuguese (European))
Jónatas
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