Given name · Ukrainian
Йона
“dove”·“God has given”·“a gift of God”
Йона is used as a given name.
UkrainianWritten in Cyrillic script. In English: Jona.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Йона is Jona written in Cyrillic. In German use, Jona is a variant of Jonah. One Hebrew interpretation is “dove.” Jona is a short form of Jonathan. Interpretations include “God has given” and “a gift of God” (Hebrew). These may reflect different naming traditions.
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Where it comes from
Йона is Jona written in Cyrillic. In German use, Jona is a variant of Jonah. An origin associated with Jonah is Hebrew.
Explained through its name family
Йона’s family of names
In Ukrainian usage, Йона has a conventional equivalent in the French form Jonas. In Ukrainian usage, Йона has a transliteration in Jona.
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