Yona

Yona Meaning & Origin

About Yona
The surname Yona is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew given name Yonah, meaning "dove." In Jewish tradition, the dove symbolizes peace and purity, and the name Yona is often associated with these qualities. As a surname, Yona may have been given to individuals who exhibited peaceful or gentle characteristics or who were believed to bring harmony to their communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Yona is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Yona: 104
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 156044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yona 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 Yona is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AN
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y OW1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈjoʊnə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yona in Braille

Here's how to represent Yona in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Yona in braille

How to sign the name Yona using Sign Language

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

The name Yona in sign language

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