Jonathan

Jonathan is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yonatan (יונתן), meaning "gift of God" or "Yahweh has given." The name is composed of two elements: Yonah (יונה), meaning "dove," and the suffix -tan (תן), which is a form of the verb natan (נתן), meaning "to give." In Arabic, the name is transliterated as Yūnus (يونس) or Yūnatan (يوناثان). In Spanish, it is Jonatán, and in French, it is Jonathan. The name has been borne by several notable figures in history and religion, including Jonathan, the son of King Saul and a close friend of David in the Hebrew Bible. The name has also been popularized in modern times through literature, film, and other media.