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  1. Jonathan is a common given name. People with the name include: Jonathan Agnew (born 1960), English cricketer and broadcaster. Jonathan Amaral, known as Jonathan Gaming (born 2002), Indian professional esports player. Jonathan Antoine (born 1995), English classically trained tenor.

  2. Dec 29, 2014 · Meaning & History. From the Hebrew name יְהוֹנָתָן (Yehonatan), contracted to יוֹנָתָן (Yonatan), meaning " Yahweh has given", derived from the roots יְהוֹ ( yeho) referring to the Hebrew God and נָתַן ( natan) meaning "to give". According to the Old Testament, Jonathan was the eldest son of Saul.

  3. Jun 24, 2024 · Jonathan is a Hebrew name meaning “God has given.” It is a shortened version of the name Jehonathan or yehōnātān (Yahweh has given). Yahweh is the god of the Israelites, whose name was revealed...

  4. Jul 22, 2024 · Jonathan is the biblical name that started to replace the stalwart John in the late fifties, sounding more playful, sensitive and modern. Now, after being high on the list for several decades, Jonathan has pretty much lost its luster. Anne Hathaway named her oldest son Jonathan Rosebanks in 2016.

  5. May 8, 2024 · The name Jonathan is of Hebrew origin, and it means “God has given.”. The Greek form of the name, Ioannēs, has the same meaning. In Latin, the name is Iohannes, which means “Yahweh is merciful.”. In the Bible, Jonathan was the son of King Saul and a close friend of David (2).

  6. Jonathan, in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) books 1 and 2 Samuel, the eldest son of King Saul. Jonathan’s intrepidity and fidelity to his friend, the future king David, make him one of the most admired figures in the Bible.

  7. The most famous Jonathan: the eldest son of Saul and beloved friend of David. He is introduced as Jonathan ( יונתן ) in 1 Samuel 13:2, and first gets called Jehonathan ( יהונתן ) in 14:6. Both names apply to him a few dozen times.

  8. Jun 4, 2024 · Historically, the name Jonathan is of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift of Jehovah." It has been borne by several notable figures, including Jonathan Swift, the celebrated author of Gulliver's Travels, and Jonathan Edwards, an influential preacher during the First Great Awakening.

  9. Jul 25, 2024 · The name Jonathan is primarily a male name of Hebrew origin that means God Has Given. Click through to find out more information about the name Jonathan on BabyNames.com.

  10. Jul 26, 2024 · A boy’s name of ancient Hebrew origins, Jonathan first appears in the Christian Bible as a son of King Saul. Like many other biblical names, Jonathan has a powerful religious meaning of “gift of God” or “God has given.”

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