Jona
[ˈjoʊ.nə]Meaning
from Biblical Hebrew yōnāh, "dove"; also a short form of Jonatan
Background Story
Jona comes from Latin Iōnās, from Koine Greek Ἰωνᾶς, from Biblical Hebrew יוֹנָה, meaning "dove". In Spain it is used as a short form of Jonatan, and in Norway it is used as a female name.
Variations
Jonah, Yona
Related Names
Abey
From Abe + -y; Abe is a short form of Abraham, of Hebrew origin
Abie
A diminutive of Abraham, meaning 'father of many'.
Arie
Dutch short form of Adrianus; Hebrew transliteration of a word meaning lion.
Azzi
Bina
Recorded as a given name in Yiddish, Bengali, Breton, English and Romansh
Daan
Short form of Daniël
Dena
A name of Hebrew origin meaning 'judge' or 'arbiter'.
Dovi
A given name recorded in Hebrew, masculine
Gabi
Diminutive of Gabriel or Gabriela
Jackie
Diminutive form of Jack, meaning 'God is gracious'