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Jonathan

Hebrew, meaning "Yahweh has given," from a longer form contracted over time.

Meaning and origin

Jonathan comes from the Hebrew name Yehonatan, contracted to Yonatan.

How to pronounce Jonathan

English (US)JAH-nə-thən /ˈdʒɑnəθən/

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