יְהוֹנָתָן
yhonatán
The English name Jonathan is translated into Hebrew as יְהוֹנָתָן (yhonatán) or יוֹנָתָן.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| יְהוֹנָתָן | yhonatán |
| יוֹנָתָן | yonatán |
In Hebrew, the name refers to a male given name. One specific form, יוֹנָתָן, is also used to refer to a cultivar of apple.
Which one should you use?
The form יְהוֹנָתָן represents the full biblical spelling of the name, which is typically used in religious or formal contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Ashkenazi Hebrew, a regional variation of the name is Yonason.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
yhonatán
Did you know?
- The name יוֹנָתָן is closely related to the Hebrew word for 'dove', which is יוֹנָה. Because of this, the name is often associated with peace and gentleness in cultural contexts.
- The name יוֹנָתָן is derived from the Hebrew words for 'gave' and 'God', literally meaning 'God has given'.
- While the name is used globally, the spelling יְהוֹנָתָן preserves the 'he' (יה) component, which is a direct reference to the divine name in biblical texts.
Example sentences for Hebrew are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Maya and Itay are talking about a mutual friend.
- איתי Itayאת מכירה את יְהוֹנָתָן?At makira et Yehonatan?Do you know Jonathan?
- מאיה Mayaכן, הוא לומד איתי.Ken, hu lomed iti.Yes, he studies with me.
- איתי Itayהוא נראה כמו בחור נחמד.Hu nir'e kmo bachur nechmad.He seems like a nice guy.
- מאיה Mayaהוא באמת מאוד נחמד.Hu be'emet me'od nechmad.He really is very nice.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jonathan” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
