Yona

Girl

יונה

Pronunciation: Yo-nah

2,363

Name Bearers

Common

Popularity

71

Gematria

6

Numerology

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Name Meaning

Yona means 'dove' in Hebrew, traditionally representing peace, purity, and the delivery of good news. It is a classic name that carries a sense of gentleness and spiritual significance in both ancient and modern contexts.

Biblical Meaning

In the Bible, Yona (Jonah) was a prophet sent to the city of Nineveh who is famously known for being swallowed by a giant fish after initially fleeing his mission. His story is a powerful narrative of repentance and divine mercy, read annually on Yom Kippur.

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Popularity Over Time
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Personality Traits
Peaceful
Spiritually inclined
Resilient
Compassionate
Gentle
Introspective
Famous People
  • Yona Wallach (Influential Israeli poet)
  • Yona Yahav (Former Mayor of Haifa)
  • Yona Friedman (Famous Hungarian-Israeli architect)
  • Yona Bogale (Prominent leader of Ethiopian Jewry)
Name Origin

Ancient Hebrew name derived directly from the word for the dove bird.

🔢 Numerology
The numerological value and meaning of this name
6

Love & Responsibility

Represents compassion, family, and care. People with this number are nurturing and devoted.

✨ Gematria
Numerical value of the Hebrew letters in this name
71

Total Gematria Value

Each Hebrew letter has a numeric value; the sum is the gematria of the name

Gematria of יונה:

Each Hebrew letter has a numeric value:

א=1, ב=2, ג=3ד=4, ה=5, ו=6ז=7, ח=8, ט=9י=10, כ=20, ל=30מ=40, נ=50, ס=60ע=70, פ=80, צ=90ק=100, ר=200, ש=300ת=400

Core digit (reduced):

8

Power & Confidence

Represents success, wealth, and authority. People with this number have great personal power.

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