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Jonah

JOH-nuh2 syllables
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A name of Hebrew origin meaning 'dove'. (Modern)

What does Jonah mean?

Modern: A name of Hebrew origin meaning 'dove'.. Jonah is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yonah', meaning 'dove'. It is a biblical name associated with the prophet Jonah.

Is Jonah a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Jonah in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Jonah in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Jonah suit?

Classic
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Jonah's Arrival

When Jonah checked into the Dog Hotel, the other pups were wondering if he’d be a real softie. I mean, with a name like 'dove,' how could he not be the ultimate snuggle buddy?

Like Jonah? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.