| Meaning | dove |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Yu-nus |
Yunus is a charming and meaningful name of Arabic origin, perfect for baby boys. With a history rooted in religious texts, the name holds special significance as the Arabic form of Jonah, the prophet known for his tale of being swallowed by a whale. The name Yunus carries the delightful meaning of "dove" in Arabic, symbolizing peace and purity.
Parents who choose the name Yunus for their son can bestow upon him a name that evokes a sense of wisdom and divine protection, honoring the historical and spiritual figure of Jonah. The name's adaptability makes it suitable for families of diverse cultural backgrounds, and its uniqueness sets it apart from more common names.
Yunus can be affectionately nicknamed Yun, Yuno, or Yuni, adding a touch of familiarity to this distinctive name. Whether following in the footsteps of great historical figures or forging his own path, a child named Yunus is sure to bring joy and harmony to his family's life, just like a gentle dove soaring in the sky.
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| Yuny |
| Sunny |
| Yunus Emre | Turkish poet and Sufi mystic |
| Yunus Malli | Turkish-German footballer |
| Yunus Musah | American soccer player |
| Yunus Acar | Turkish wrestler |
| Yunus Akgün | Turkish footballer |
| Yunus Sentamu | Ugandan footballer |
| Yunus Özdiken | Turkish basketball player |
| Yunus Pehlivan | Turkish weightlifter |
| Yunus Suresi | Turkish imam and Quran reciter |
| Yunus Çankaya | Turkish politician |
| Yunus Günçe | Turkish actor |
| Yunus Soner | Turkish swimmer |
| Yunus Demirer | Turkish journalist |
| Yunus Parvez | Indian actor |
| Yunus Ballı | Turkish paralympic athlete |
| Yunus Beran Tuncer | Turkish archer |
| Yunus Okutan | Turkish judoka |
| Yunus Oğuz | Turkish taekwondo practitioner |
| Yunus Yılmaz | Turkish singer |
| Yunus S. Nadi | Turkish writer and journalist |
| Yunus Khan | character from the video game "Assassin's Creed - Revelations" |
| Yunus Parvez | character from the Bollywood movie "Bawarchi" |
| Yunus Algüntan | character from the Turkish TV series "Kuzgun" |
| Yunus Ayyıldız | character from the Turkish TV series "Baba Candır" |
| Yunus Gürgün | character from the Turkish TV series "Poyraz Karayel" |
| Yunus Yazar | character from the Turkish TV series "Deli Yürek" |
| Yunus Arıkan | character from the Turkish TV series "Bir Zamanlar Çukurova" |
| Yunus Demir | character from the Turkish TV series "Ezel" |
| Yunus Doğan | character from the Turkish TV series "Kara Sevda" |
| Yunus Yalçınkaya | character from the Turkish TV series "Muhteşem Yüzyıl" |
| Yunus Balkan | character from the Turkish TV series "Arka Sokaklar" |
| Yunus Tekin | character from the Turkish TV series "Aşk ve Mavi" |
| Yunus Görgün | character from the Turkish TV series "Adını Feriha Koydum" |
| Yunus Karasu | character from the Turkish TV series "Tatlı Küçük Yalancılar" |
| Yunus Demircan | character from the Turkish TV series "Yaprak Dökümü" |
| Yunus Karakaya | character from the Turkish TV series "Çember" |
| Yunus Erdenay | character from the Turkish TV series "Ufak Tefek Cinayetler" |
| Yunus Şahin | character from the Turkish TV series "Bir Litre Gözyaşı" |
| Yunus Aslan | character from the Turkish TV series "Yeter" |
| Yunus Günay | character from the Turkish TV series "Fatmagül'ün Suçu Ne?" |