Τζόναθαν
Tzónathantransliteration
Jonathan is a male given name in Greek. If unsure, use Τζόναθαν (Tzónathan). Wiktionary also lists Ιωαναθάν (Ioanathán) and Ιωναθάν (Ionathán).
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Τζόναθαν | Tzónathan | transliteration |
| Ιωαναθάν | Ioanathán | |
| Ιωναθάν | Ionathán | |
| Ιωνάθαν | Ionáthan | |
| Ιωνάθανος | Ionáthanos | |
| Ιωνάθας | Ionáthas |
The name can be expressed through several forms depending on whether you are transliterating the English pronunciation or using traditional Greek versions of the name.
Which one should you use?
Τζόναθαν is a phonetic transliteration used to represent the English pronunciation of the name in modern Greek contexts. In contrast, Ιωνάθανος is a Hellenized, biblical form of the name, while Ιωαναθάν, Ιωναθάν and Ιωνάθαν serve as other traditional variations.
How do you pronounce it?
Tzónathan
Did you know?
- The Greek spelling Ιωνάθανος follows Greek declension patterns, meaning the ending of the name changes if you are talking about 'Jonathan's' book or 'Jonathan's' car. The English name remains static, but the Greek name adapts to the grammar of the sentence.
- In Greek, the name Ιωνάθαν is historically associated with the concept of loyal friendship, due to the biblical bond between Jonathan and David.
- The letter 'j' does not exist in the Greek alphabet, so the 'j' sound in Τζόναθαν is created using a combination of Τζ, which functions as a single consonant sound.
Examples in context
- Καλησπέρα, επιτρέψτε μου να σας παρουσιάσω τον Ιωνάθαν.Hello, allow me to introduce you to Jonathan.
- Ο Ιωνάθαν είναι ένας πολύ έμπειρος επιχειρηματίας.Jonathan is a very experienced businessman.
- Ο Τζόναθαν είναι καλός φίλος μου.O Tzonathan einai kalos filos mou.Jonathan is a good friend of mine.
- Πώς γράφεται το όνομα Τζόναθαν στα ελληνικά;Pos grapetai to onoma Tzonathan sta ellinika;How is the name Jonathan written in Greek?
- Ο Τζόναθαν έρχεται από την Αμερική.O Tzonathan erchetai apo tin Ameriki.Jonathan comes from America.
Example conversation
Maria and Giorgos are talking about a new colleague.
- Μαρία MariaΓνωρίζεις τον νέο υπάλληλο;Gnorizeis ton neo ypallilo;Do you know the new employee?
- Γιώργος GiorgosΝαι, ο Τζόναθαν είναι πολύ ευγενικός.Ne, o Tzonathan einai poly evgenikos.Yes, Jonathan is very polite.
- Μαρία MariaΤον είδα σήμερα στο γραφείο.Ton eida simera sto grafeio.I saw him at the office today.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι πολύ εργατικός άνθρωπος.Einai poly ergatikos anthropos.He is a very hardworking person.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jonathan” translations and entries Τζόναθαν, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
