Name Detail

Yonas

ዮናስ

chosen one

Male Ethiopian / Amharic 2 syllables 0 popularity 0 favorites

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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

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.