Jonathon Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jonathon Name at a Glance

Name	Jonathon
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 Jonathon Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jonathon 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.

Jonathon Name Origin

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

Is Jonathon a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Jonathon

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