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Yunis

Юнис

The Azerbaijani form of Jonah, a name with biblical origins meaning "dove" in Hebrew.

Meaning and origin

Yunis derives from the biblical prophet Jonah, known in Islamic tradition as Yūnus.

How to pronounce Yunis

Azerbaijani (Azerbaijan)yoo-NIS /juːˈnɪs/

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