Jonathan
/ˈdʒɒn.ə.θən/noun
A masculine given name from the Hebrew Bible, meaning 'Yahweh has given.'
Did you know?Jonathan comes from Hebrew יוֹנָתָן (Yonatan), a theophoric name built from the divine name and the verb for “give,” so every time it’s spoken, it echoes an ancient statement of blessing.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Hebrew
Hebrew
Yehonatan / Yonatan
““Yahweh has given” or “the Lord has given,” a biblical personal name.”
Septuagint Greek
Greek
Iōnathan
“Greek transliteration of the Hebrew name used in Jewish and Christian scripture.”
Latin
Latin
Ionathan
“Latin biblical form of the name.”
Old French
Old French
Jonathas
“Medieval French biblical name form.”
Middle English
English
Jonathan
“Biblical and later common masculine given name.”