Yunus

Yunus Meaning & Origin

About Yunus
The name "Yunus" is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Hebrew name "Jonah." It means "dove" or "peaceful" in Arabic. In Islamic tradition, Yunus is the name of the prophet Jonah, who is known for his story of being swallowed by a whale and later saved by God. The name Yunus is often given to boys in Muslim communities as a symbol of peace and tranquility.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yunus are male.

Yunus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 23.53% over the past year.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yunus in Braille

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

The name Yunus in braille

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

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

The name Yunus in sign language

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