The boy's name Jonathan \j(o)-na-than\ is pronounced JAHN-a-thun. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "gift of God". Related to Nathan. Biblical: the son of King Saul, Jonathan was noted for his manliness, generosity, and unselfishness. He saved David's life when Saul would have killed him. Author Jonathan Swift; actors Jon Voight, Jonathan Lipnicki.

ORIGIN
Hebrew

MEANING
God has given

A combination of Jon and Nathan. A biblical name for the oldest son of Saul who became friends with David. Listed among the top 50 since 1969.

ALTERNATIVES
Jonathyn Johnathan Jonathon Johnathon Jonathen

NICKNAMES
Jon Jonny Nathan

FAMOUS Jonathans
Jonathan Jackson (actor) Jonathan Brandis (actor) Jonathan Taylor Thomas (actor) Jonathan Frakes (actor) Jonathan Lipnicki (actor) Jonathan Swift (English author)

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