Meaning: Yahweh has given
The story
Jonathan is a Hebrew biblical name, familiar from the friendship between Jonathan and David. It is historically distinct from John, even though Jon can serve as a nickname for either.
Nicknames
- Jon
- Jonny
Spellings & variants
- Jonatan
- Yonatan
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
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Style
Origins
Jonathan comes from Hebrew and English.
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