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A boy name with 3 syllables. Currently considered common.
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Jonathan is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift of God." It appears in the Old Testament as the name of a prophet and a friend of King David. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries through its use in the Bible and has remained a consistently well-loved choice.
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Jon, John, Johnny, Jono
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