Younes
يونسDove; Arabic form of Jonah
Boy namesMeaning of Younes
Dove; Arabic form of Jonah
About the name Younes
Younes is the Arabic form of Jonah, written يونس. Some name references also connect Jonah with a dove, but the personal-name history and the bird association are separate explanations.
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?
- It is a familiar Arabic form of a name shared across several traditions.
- Compare Younes, Yunus and Jonah according to your family languages and official records.
Sources & further reading
Wiktionary · يونس ↗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.
Does Younes literally mean “dove”?
Younes is a personal name and Arabic form of Jonah. Some references connect Jonah with a dove, but that is not the only literal explanation.