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Gender:

Boy

Origin:

Hebrew

Meaning:

God has given; gift of God

Pronunciation:

(JON ah than)   [Guide]

Form of:

Yonatan

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Biblical Names, Jewish Names, Scandinavian Names, Australian Names, Canadian Names, New Zealand Names, British Names, Christian Names, American Names, English Names, German Names, Hebrew Names, Bible Names

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English, German and Hebrew speaking countries

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In the Old Testament, Jonathan was the eldest son of King Saul and the best friend of the future king David. Jonathan was a courageous defender of Israel and was killed in battle against the Philistines.

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