Yuunis
Yuunis is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prophet Yūnus (Jonah)”.
| Meaning | Prophet Yūnus (Jonah) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic (from Hebrew), Somali spelling |
| Arabic spelling | يونس |
| Pronunciation | YOO-nis |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Yuunis
Yuunis is the Somali spelling of Yūnus, the Prophet Jonah, also called Dhū al-Nūn, 'the man of the whale'. He was swallowed by a great fish and saved after praying 'There is no god but You, glory be to You'. Sura 10 is named after him.
Is Yuunis a Muslim name?
Yes. Yuunis is the Somali form of Yunus, the name of Prophet Jonah.
Is Yuunis in the Quran?
'And indeed, Yūnus was among the messengers' (Quran 37:139).
Where is the name Yuunis used?
Used among Somalis; Yonis is the common English-document spelling.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yuunis mean?
Yuunis means 'Prophet Yūnus (Jonah)'. It comes from Arabic (from Hebrew), Somali spelling.
Is Yuunis a Muslim name?
Yes. Yuunis is the Somali form of Yunus, the name of Prophet Jonah.
How do you write Yuunis in Arabic?
Yuunis is written يونس in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yuunis?
Yuunis is pronounced YOO-nis.
Is Yuunis mentioned in the Quran?
'And indeed, Yūnus was among the messengers' (Quran 37:139).