| Meaning | dove |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Jo-nas |
About Jonas
Imagine a name that feels like sunshine breaking through morning clouds—warm, bright, and full of promise. Jonas brings together approachability and substance in four simple letters. This name doesn't try too hard; it simply exists with natural charm. There's a gentle strength here, reminiscent of ocean waves that shape coastlines through persistent grace rather than dramatic force. Jonas suits the adventurous spirit and the contemplative soul equally well. It's a name that ages beautifully, equally fitting for a curious toddler, an ambitious teenager, and a distinguished adult. The soft consonants create a melodic quality that's pleasant to speak and hear repeatedly. Jonas represents that sweet spot between familiar and fresh, offering parents a choice that feels both grounded and forward-thinking.
Nicknames for Jonas
| Jon |
| Jo |
| Jonny |
| Joni |
Famous People Named Jonas
| Jonas Salk | American medical researcher and developer of the first polio vaccine |
| Jonas Brothers | Renowned American pop rock band consisting of three siblings - Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | Lithuanian professional basketball player |
| Jonas Kaufmann | German operatic tenor |
| Jonas Blixt | Swedish professional golfer |
| Jonas Gustavsson | Former Swedish ice hockey goaltender |
| Jonas Armstrong | English actor known for his role in "Robin Hood" - BBC TV series |
| Jonas Folger | German motorcycle road racer |
| Jonas Åkerlund | Swedish music video director and film director |
| Jonas Gahr Støre | Prime Minister of Norway - 2021 |
| Jonas Mekas | Lithuanian-American filmmaker and poet |
| Jonas Høgh-Christensen | Danish sailor and Olympic medalist |
| Jonas Savimbi | Angolan political and military leader |
| Jonas Jerebko | Swedish professional basketball player |
| Jonas Kjellberg | Swedish entrepreneur and co-creator of Skype |
| Jonas Ridge | American politician and lawyer |
| Jonas Hiller | Swiss former professional ice hockey goaltender |
| Jonas Nay | German actor known for his role in "Deutschland 83" - TV series |
| Jonas Gutierrez | Argentine former professional footballer |
Characters Named Jonas
| Jonas Quinn | Fictional character in the TV series "Stargate SG-1" |
| Jonas Venture Jr. | Character in the animated series "The Venture Bros" |
| Jonas Blane | Character in the TV series "The Unit" |
| Jonas Cobb | Character in the TV series "NCIS" |
| Jonas Miller | Character in the TV series "How to Get Away with Murder" |
| Jonas Hodges | Character in the TV series "24" |
| Jonas Almeida | Character in the TV series "Alias" |
| Jonas Maliki | Character in the video game "Deus Ex - Human Revolution" |
| Jonas Stalk | Character in the TV series "Southland" |
| Jonas Morecock | Character in the animated series "Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy" |
| Jonas Venture Sr. | Character in the animated series "The Venture Bros" |