Jonás
/xoˈnas/
The English name Jonah is translated into Spanish as Jonás.
Jonás is the Spanish given name for Jonah.
Meaning: given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/xoˈnas/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the term un jonás is used colloquially to describe a person who brings bad luck or is a jinx to a group.
- The Spanish name Jonás is a cognate of the Hebrew 'Yonah', meaning 'dove', a meaning that is rarely known by casual speakers of Spanish.
- Although English speakers focus on the whale in the story of Jonah, a Spanish speaker is more likely to use the phrase tragado por un pez to describe the biblical event.
Examples in context
- Jonah, ¿vienes a la fiesta esta noche?Jonah, are you coming to the party tonight?
- ¿Podría hablar con Jonah, por favor?Could I speak with Jonah, please?
- Mi hermano se llama Jonás.My brother's name is Jonás.
- ¿Es Jonás el nuevo profesor?Is Jonás the new teacher?
- Jonás vive en Madrid ahora.Jonás lives in Madrid now.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are discussing a mutual friend at a cafe.
- Alejandro¿Sabes dónde está Jonás?Do you know where Jonás is?
- MaríaNo, no he visto a Jonás hoy.No, I haven't seen Jonás today.
- AlejandroEspero que Jonás esté bien.I hope Jonás is doing well.
- MaríaSeguro que sí, Alejandro.I'm sure he is, Alejandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jonah” translations and entries Jonás, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
