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Meaning & History
Ionathan is a Biblical Greek and Latin form of Jonathan and Jehonathan, used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament to render the Hebrew names. The name appears in the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible) and the Vulgate (the Latin translation by Jerome). It is less common than the standard English "Jonathan" but retains its biblical roots.
Etymology
The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Yahweh combined with the element naṯan meaning "to give," giving the meaning "Yahweh has given." The Hebrew original is Yehonaṯan or Yonaṯan. In Greek transliteration, it became Ionathan, and in Latin, Ionathas or Ionathan. This form is primarily used in biblical contexts.Biblical Context
According to the Old Testament, Jonathan was the eldest son of King Saul and a close friend of David. He is known for his bravery and loyalty. The name Jonathan appears frequently in modern languages, but Ionathan is confined to historical bibles.- Meaning: Yahweh has given
- Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin
- Type: First name
- Usage regions: Greek Bible, Latin Bible
Related Names
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Other Languages & Cultures
(Biblical)
Jehonathan (Swedish)
Jonathan (Hebrew)
Yehonatan, Yonatan (Hungarian)
Jonatán (Swedish)
Jonatan (English)
Johnathan, Johnathon, Jon 2, Jonathon, Jonny (English (British))
Jonty (Finnish)
Joonatan (Icelandic)
Jónatan (Hebrew)
Yoni (Irish)
Ionatán (Italian)
Gionata (Portuguese (Brazilian))
Jônatas (Portuguese (European))
Jónatas