Yunus
Yunus is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prophet Jonah”.
| Meaning | Prophet Jonah |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic form of Hebrew Yonah |
| Arabic spelling | يونس |
| Pronunciation | YOO-nus |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Yunus
Yūnus is the Quranic name of the Prophet Jonah, whose story of leaving his people, being swallowed by a great fish and repenting is told in several surahs; Surah 10 bears his name. His prayer 'There is no god but You, glory be to You; I was among the wrongdoers' is often recited in hardship. The name comes from Hebrew Yonah, 'dove'.
Is Yunus a Muslim name?
Yes. Yunus is a Muslim name, the name of a Prophet in the Quran.
Is Yunus in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'And indeed, Jonah was among the messengers' (Quran 37:139).
Where is the name Yunus used?
Used throughout the Muslim world; very common in Turkey, Central Asia, South Asia and North Africa.
Gifts with the name Yunus
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Spellings and variants of Yunus
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yunus mean?
Yunus means 'Prophet Jonah'. It comes from Arabic form of Hebrew Yonah.
Is Yunus a Muslim name?
Yes. Yunus is a Muslim name, the name of a Prophet in the Quran.
How do you write Yunus in Arabic?
Yunus is written يونس in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yunus?
Yunus is pronounced YOO-nus.
Is Yunus mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'And indeed, Jonah was among the messengers' (Quran 37:139).