Johnathan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Johnathan Name at a Glance

Name	Johnathan
Meaning	Jehovah has given. In the bible Jonathan son of King Saul was noted for manliness; generosity and unselfishness. He saved David's life when Saul would have killed him.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Johnathan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Johnathan means “Jehovah has given. In the bible Jonathan son of King Saul was noted for manliness; generosity and unselfishness. He saved David's life when Saul would have killed him”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Johnathan Name Origin

Our database records Johnathan under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Johnathan a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Johnathan is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Johnathan

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