Yonah

Yonah Meaning & Origin

About Yonah
The name "Yonah" is of Hebrew origin and means "dove." In various cultures and religions, the dove symbolizes peace, love, and purity. In the Bible, the prophet Jonah is often associated with this name, as he was swallowed by a large fish and later released, symbolizing rebirth and second chances. Therefore, the name "Yonah" can be seen as representing qualities such as peace, forgiveness, and the potential for transformation.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yonah are male.

Yonah Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 8.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AN
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AA1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/yonah*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yonah in Braille

Here's how to represent Yonah in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Yonah in braille

How to Spell the Name Yonah in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Yonah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Yonah in sign language

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