Jona
Jona Meaning & Origin
About Jona
The surname Jona is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Hebrew name Yonah, meaning "dove," which symbolizes peace and purity. Alternatively, it can be a variant of the name Jonah, which is derived from the Hebrew word "yonah" and means "dove" or "pigeon." In biblical context, Jonah was a prophet who was swallowed by a whale and later released, representing repentance and redemption. Overall, the surname Jona is associated with peace, purity, and spiritual significance.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Jona is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Jona: 131
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 129825
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.04
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jona based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Jona is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Jona in Braille
Here's how to represent Jona in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Jona using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Jona using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
