The name Jonah, as we are talking about it, has not been very popular for some time. Since 2020, it has been broadcast only 190 times in total. The most, 56 boys received this name in 2021. Why is it not willingly chosen by parents? Some people believe it brings bad luck. And what is the meaning of this name? What are the people who wear them like?
The name Jonas comes from Hebrew and means “dove”. The English equivalent is Jonas. The Bible describes the story of a man with this name, which many people consider unlucky and attribute their lack of prosperity to this name. The biblical Jonah was swallowed by a large fish, but, importantly, he survived – he spent three days in the creature’s belly and then was spat out by it on the seashore.
For this reason, sailors with this name were especially reluctant to be accepted – being swallowed by a fish was an unlucky omen, especially for sailors. However, even if we refer to the biblical story, it ends well. Jonah survives this adventure and later fulfills his God-given mission, which is more akin to good fortune than bad luck. This name is most popular in Jewish culture.
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Jonah may have his name day on February 11, September 21, September 22, and November 12. The most popular date is September 21. Diminutives of this name include: Jonaszek, Jonek, Jonik, Jon, Joniś, Jonek, Jonaszko and Jonko.
The most famous people with this name are: Polish poet Jonasz Kofta, Polish painter Jonasz Stern, Polish dubbing actor Jonasz Tołopiło, Norwegian volleyball player Jonas Kvalen and German philosopher Jonas Cohn.
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People who are given this name are ambitious, however, To fully use their predispositions, they need space — they don’t get along in closed groups. They do not like ready-made solutions, they like to look for their own way that will lead them to their goal. They often gain a lot from this and become great leaders and bosses.
Love life isn’t always rosy for them – people with this name are afraid of losing their independencewhich they care about very much. However, when they meet true love, they can create lasting relationships and build a family. They must be careful about their ambitions because sometimes work becomes more important to them than family.
