"dove"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Arabic
Yunus
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"the prophet Jonah"
Origin: Arabic
Language: English
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The Story of Yunus
Yunus is the Arabic and Turkish form of Jonah, derived from the Hebrew 'Yonah,' meaning dove. In Islamic tradition, Yunus ibn Matta is revered as one of the 25 prophets mentioned in the Quran. He is known as 'Dhu al-Nun' (the One of the Whale) for his famous story of being swallowed by a large fish and emerging after repentance — a story of redemption central to Islamic faith.
Yunus remains consistently popular across the Muslim world, especially in Turkey, Bangladesh, and Arab countries. The name gained extraordinary international recognition through Muhammad Yunus, the Bangladeshi social entrepreneur and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, who brought the name to global attention in 2006.
Yunus holds deep religious significance in Islam as one of the 25 prophets mentioned in the Quran. Surah Yunus (Chapter 10) is one of the Quran's major chapters, making this name spiritually significant for Muslim families worldwide. In Turkey, Yunus Emre (1240-1320) is revered as the father of Turkish poetry.
Historical Record
Yunus first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 1,218 babies have been named Yunus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yunus is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #1,463 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Surah Yunus is the 10th chapter of the Quran, named after this prophet
- Muhammad Yunus founded Grameen Bank and won the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize for pioneering microcredit
- Yunus Emre, the 13th-century Sufi poet, is so revered in Turkey that his face appeared on the 200 lira note
Yunus in Other Languages
Urdu
یونس
Arabic
يونس
Hebrew
יוֹנָה (Yonah)
Persian
یونس
Turkish
Yunus
Popularity Over Time
#1,463
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Famous People Named Yunus
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Muhammad Yunus
Humanitarian
1940
Bangladeshi social entrepreneur, banker, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who pioneered the concept of microcredit and mic...
Bangladeshi social entrepreneur, banker, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who pioneered the concept of microcredit and microfinance
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Yunus Emre
Writer
1240
Beloved 13th-century Sufi poet and mystic from Anatolia, revered as the father of Turkish folk poetry
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Prophet Yunus (Jonah)
Religious
One of the 25 prophets in Islam, known for surviving inside a whale and being a messenger to the city of Nineveh
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #1,463
- Total SSA Count
- 124
- Cultural Origins
- Turkish Arabic Muslim Bengali Urdu-speaking Indonesian
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Common Nicknames
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yunus
What does the name Yunus mean?
"dove" (from Hebrew). "the prophet Jonah" (from Arabic). Yunus is the Arabic and Turkish form of Jonah, derived from the Hebrew 'Yonah,' meaning dove. In Islamic tradition, Yunus ibn Matta is revered as one of the 25 prophets mentioned in the Quran. He is known as 'Dhu al-Nun' (the One of the Whale) for his famous story of being swallowed by a large fish and emerging after repentance — a story of redemption central to Islamic faith.
What is the origin of the name Yunus?
Yunus has Hebrew, Arabic, Turkish, Muslim, Bengali, Urdu-speaking, and Indonesian origins. In Hebrew, it means "dove". In Arabic, it means "the prophet Jonah".
Is Yunus a boy or girl name?
Yunus is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Yunus?
Yunus is currently ranked #1463 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Yunus?
Common nicknames for Yunus include Yunis.
What are good middle names for Yunus?
Popular middle name pairings include Yunus Ali, Yunus Ahmed, Yunus Hassan, Yunus Ibrahim, and Yunus Rashid.
What are good sibling names for Yunus?
Names that pair well with Yunus as siblings include Amir, Idris, Fatima, Zainab, Ibrahim, and Maryam.
How many syllables does Yunus have?
Yunus has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Yunus a common or rare name?
Yunus is an uncommon name, ranked #1463 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Yunus
Yunus is a boy name with Turkish, Arabic, Muslim, Bengali, Urdu-speaking, and Indonesian origins . The name means "dove" in Hebrew .
Yunus is currently ranked #1,463 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Yunus has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Yunus include Yunis. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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