Yunusa
Yunusa is a Muslim boy name meaning “Jonah; the Prophet Yūnus”.
| Meaning | Jonah; the Prophet Yūnus |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Hausa form |
| Arabic spelling | يونس |
| Pronunciation | YOO-noo-sah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Yunusa
Yunusa is a Hausa form of Yūnus, the Prophet Jonah, who was swallowed by the whale and whose prayer of repentance is recited by Muslims in times of hardship. The final -a is a typical Hausa ending added to borrowed names. A whole chapter of the Quran, Sūrat Yūnus, carries his name.
Is Yunusa a Muslim name?
Yes. Yunusa is the Hausa form of Yūnus, a Prophet of Islam mentioned in the Quran.
Is Yunusa in the Quran?
'And indeed, Yūnus was among the messengers' (Quran 37:139).
Where is the name Yunusa used?
Common in northern Nigeria; Yinusa is the usual Yoruba form in the south-west.
Gifts with the name Yunusa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yunusa mean?
Yunusa means 'Jonah; the Prophet Yūnus'. It comes from Arabic, Hausa form.
Is Yunusa a Muslim name?
Yes. Yunusa is the Hausa form of Yūnus, a Prophet of Islam mentioned in the Quran.
How do you write Yunusa in Arabic?
Yunusa is written يونس in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yunusa?
Yunusa is pronounced YOO-noo-sah.
Is Yunusa mentioned in the Quran?
'And indeed, Yūnus was among the messengers' (Quran 37:139).