Younus

Younus Meaning & Origin

About Younus
The name "Younus" is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Hebrew name "Jonah." It means "dove" or "pigeon" in Arabic. In Islamic tradition, Younus is the Arabic name for the prophet Jonah, who is mentioned in the Quran. The name carries connotations of peace, gentleness, and spirituality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Younus are male.

Younus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 18.18% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANS
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y UW1 N AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/younus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Younus in Braille

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

The name Younus in braille

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

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

The name Younus in sign language

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