Jonas (en. Jonah)

/ʒɔ.nas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Masculine first name derived from Hebrew meaning 'dove'.

Jonas is a traditional name that has stood the test of time.

Jonas est un nom traditionnel qui a traversé les âges.

A person bearing the name Jonas.

My friend's name is Jonas and he is very nice.

Mon ami s'appelle Jonas et il est très sympa.

Of Hebrew origin, the name Jonas comes from 'Yonah', which means 'dove'.

to have the morale of Jonas

To have a very positive attitude despite difficulties.

avoir le moral de Jonas

to drown like Jonas

To find oneself in a desperate situation.

se noyer comme Jonas

Jonas and the whale

Refers to the biblical story of Jonas who was swallowed by a big fish.

Jonas et la baleine

prophet

Title given to Jonas in religious texts.

prophète

To feel lost or bewildered.

I feel like a Jonas right now.

Je me sens comme un Jonas en ce moment.

To be in a difficult situation.

He is in a real pickle, poor Jonas.

Il est dans un vrai pétrin, le pauvre Jonas.