Jonathan
Jonathan is the Swedish male given name for Jonathan.
To add a level of formality when addressing someone named Jonathan, you can use the title Herr before the name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
Jon is an informal shorter version of Jonathan.
Did you know?
- Using the title Herr before Jonathan is so rare today that it is often used in comedies to make a character seem ridiculously stiff.
- While English speakers use 'Jon' as a standard nickname, a Swede might call a 'Jonathan' Jonte to show warmth or close friendship.
- In Swedish, the name starts with a 'Y' sound, meaning you would say 'YON-ah-than' instead of the English 'J' sound.
Examples in context
- Hej, Jonathan! Hur mår du?Hello, Jonathan! How are you?
- Hej, Jonatan! Vad händer?Hey, Jonatan! What's up?
- Hur uttalar man namnet Jonathan?How do you pronounce the name Jonathan?
- Jonathan, du är en underbar vän.Jonathan, you are a wonderful friend.
- Lycka till!Good luck!
- Jonathan är min bror.Jonathan is my brother.
- Jag träffade Jonathan igår.I met Jonathan yesterday.
- Är det Jonathan som ringer?Is it Jonathan who is calling?
Example conversation
Maja and Karl are talking about a mutual friend.
- MajaVem kommer till festen?Who is coming to the party?
- KarlJag tror att Jonathan kommer.I think Jonathan is coming.
- MajaVad kul att Jonathan kommer!How fun that Jonathan is coming!
- KarlJa, han är väldigt glad.Yes, he is very happy.
