Jonathan
Jonathan is the Italian form of the English male given name Jonathan.
The name is used as a male given name in Italian.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Did you know?
- While Jonathan is used today, the traditional Italian equivalent is Gionata. This version is rarely used for babies now but appears frequently in Italian Bibles.
- Italian speakers may occasionally add a diminutive suffix like Jonathanino to create an affectionate nickname, a common practice for many names in Italy.
- The biblical story of Jonathan and David is a common reference in Italian literature to describe an ideal, selfless friendship between two men.
Examples in context
- Jonathan Swift mi difenderebbe.Jonathan Swift would defend me.This sentence illustrates the use of Jonathan in a sentence.Tatoeba #4301730 by Guybrush88, translation #690211 by CP
- Ciao Jonny, come stai?Hi Jonny, how are you?
- Il mio amico si chiama Jonathan.My friend's name is Jonathan.
- Ho incontrato Jonathan al parco.I met Jonathan at the park.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a colleague.
- MartinaChi è il nuovo collega?Who is the new colleague?
- FrancescoSi chiama Jonathan.His name is Jonathan.
- MartinaDi dove è Jonathan?Where is Jonathan from?
- FrancescoViene dagli Stati Uniti.He comes from the United States.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
