God has given
Pronunciation: JON-uh-than
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Jonathan is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "God has given". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: JON-uh-than. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Ιωναθαν
ο Θεός έδωσε χαρίτω
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
JON-uh-than
IPA
/ˈdʒɒnəθən/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
6
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path Number
2
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Jonathan, the son of Saul, was a valiant warrior and a close friend of Saul, the first king of Israel. He was particularly renowned for his loyalty to Saul, and accompanied him into battle against the Philistines. He is most famous for his duel with the Philistine champion Goliath, during which David killed Goliath with a single stone thrown from a sling.
11th Century BCE
Jonathan, the son of Eusebius, was a 4th-century Christian theologian who played a significant role in the development of the early Christian church. He was one of the leaders of the Alexandrian school of theology, which emphasized the importance of the spiritual interpretation of Scripture, and is best known for his opposition to the Arian heresy, which denied the divinity of Jesus Christ.
4th Century CE
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Translations
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Jonathan
God has given, gift of God
יונתן
אל נתן ה' יהוה נתן
Ιωναθαν
ο Θεός έδωσε χαρίτω
Jonathan
Dominus dedit, Deus donavit
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