Name Detail
Yonas
ዮናስ
chosen one
Male
Ethiopian / Amharic
2 syllables
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Full Name Detail
Name
Yonas
Origin
Ethiopian / Amharic
Gender
Male
Meaning
chosen one
Detailed Meaning
Yonas is the Ethiopian and Eritrean form of Jonas, carrying a sense of divine selection and purpose. It is a name that feels both ancient and alive, rooted in Semitic tradition but worn comfortably in modern settings. Boys named Yonas are often seen as carrying a quiet sense of destiny.
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Translations
am
ዮናስ
Syllable Breakdown
1. yo (prefix)
2. nas (suffix)
This breakdown helps explain how the final name is built and why it sounds the way it does.
Yonas Name Meaning and Style
Yonas is a male name of Ethiopian / Amharic origin, meaning chosen one.
It appears in the cultural, spiritual, strong name collections and has 2 syllables. Browse the related Ethiopian / Amharic names below for alternatives with a similar background.
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