Jona
Sign in to saveThe name Jona is of biblical origin and is associated with the prophet Jona who was sent to preach in Nineveh. The word yōnāh in Hebrew means dove, so it symbolizes peace and hope. In Spain, the name Jona is used as an abbreviation for the name Jonatan, while in other countries, such as Norway, Jona is used as a female name.
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The name Jona is of biblical origin and is associated with the prophet Jona who was sent to preach in Nineveh. The word yōnāh in Hebrew means dove, so it symbolizes peace and hope. In Spain, the name Jona is used as an abbreviation for the name Jonatan, while in other countries, such as Norway, Jona is used as a female name.
Jona may refer to: Jona, Switzerland, a village of the municipality Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland Jona railway station in Rapperswil-Jona Jona (river), in the cantons of Zürich and St. Gallen in Switzerland Jona (album), an album by Jona Viray
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