Joonas name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Hebrew
Usage: Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Meaning: The Dove
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What does Joonas mean?

Joonas came from Hebrew is used as a boy name, meaning of Joonas is "The Dove" is particulary used in Norwegian, Finnish, Danish and Swedish. Joonas is variant of popular, biblical and unfading Jonah.

Jonah is originated from Hebrew, Jonah means "The Dove". Joonas is Finnish equivalent of Jonas.

Variants of Joonas

Yonah, Jonah, Giona, Jona, Jonas, Johannes, John, Jöns, Johnas, Gionah, Jon, Jonette, Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Johanna, Jonathan, Hanko, Janek, Janica, Johansinnguaq, Jean, Dejohn, Gianni, Jackie, Yanis, Aaronjohn, John Paul, Jödde, Jönis

How popular is the name Joonas?

In Finland, Joonas is a unique name where it had been in use since for 19 from 1988 to 1997 and had secured the place in top 100 names. In 1991, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 1 on boy names chart when 45 babies were named Joonas.

Over 320 people have been named Joonas in Finland. Also, Joonas is a familiar name in Estonia. As per our estimate, over 10000 babies have been bestowed Joonas around the globe.

Facts

Joonas in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands13505
Finland19947400650
Sweden895505
Norway51405
Denmark8000

Numerological aspects of Joonas

God help those who gather the courage to challenge you in something. You can't be around superficial minds that only care about gossip and getting through the day. Take a break to recharge your batteries and keep track with your life. You are attentive to details and hard-working. You are all about balance, good karma, justice, having a higher purpose in life, and motivating people. You are not superficial and there's nothing that you can't handle if you are in a temper enough.

Parents who liked Joonas, loved these names

  •  Engvald - Old-school Engvald is used in Danish and Finnish is used as a boy name. Engvald is Norwegian form of Ingvald
  •  Vendel is form of Wendel in Nordic language
  •  Vesla has its origin in Old Norse is especially used in Danish and Swedish and is aimed at girls, Vesla means "Little"
  •  Eini - Eini's meaning is Rule or One used for baby girls and is used in Norwegian and Swedish is of Old Norse origin
  •  Regitze prevalently is used in Swedish, Norwegian and Old Danish is given to girls. Regitze is Danish equivalent of Regitza

Famous people named Joonas

  • Joonas Hallikainen, Finnish ice hockey goaltender
  • Joonas Kokkonen, Finnish composer
  • Joonas Kolkka, retired Finnish footballer
  • Joonas Kylmäkorpi, Finnish former motorcycle speedway rider

Sources

  1. Digi- ja väestötietovirasto, https://nimipalvelu.dvv.fi/suosituimmat-etunimet
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