International
Younes
يونسDove; Arabic form of Jonah
Boy namesMeaning of Younes
Dove; Arabic form of Jonah
Younes and Yunus refer to the same traditional name. The final vowel is represented differently across regions.
At a glance
- Usage
- Boy names
- Origin
- International
- First Arabic letter
- ي
- Arabic letters
- 4
- Pronunciation guide
- YOO-nes
- Other spellings
- Yunus · Younis · Jonah · Younus
How to write and say Younes
- In Arabic
- يونس
- In Latin letters
- Younes
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Younes?
- The recorded meaning is “Dove; Arabic form of Jonah.” Check the cited source and intended origin before relying on that interpretation.
- Compare يونس in Arabic with Younes in Latin letters across your family’s languages.
- Other recorded spellings include Yunus · Younis · Jonah · Younus. Choose a consistent form for official documents.
- Try saying the name with your family name, and ask relatives how they would write and pronounce it.
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Questions about Younes
What does Younes mean?
Dove; Arabic form of Jonah
How do you write Younes in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are يونس in Arabic and Younes in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Younes?
Our recorded alternatives are Yunus · Younis · Jonah · Younus. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.
How is Younes pronounced?
Our approximate guide is YOO-nes. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.