What is another word for jonah?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈə͡ʊnə] (IPA)

The word "Jonah" is commonly associated with the biblical story of a prophet who was swallowed by a whale. However, there are other synonyms for this name. Some options include John, Johnny, Jonathan, and even Jona. Each of these names has its own unique significance and meaning. John means "God is gracious" while Jonathan means "gift of God". Johnny is a diminutive form of John, while Jona is a gender-neutral version of Jonah. It's always interesting to explore the diverse range of meanings and synonyms associated with a name, and Jonah's is no exception.

What are the paraphrases for Jonah?

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  • Other Related

    • Proper noun, singular
      Jonas.

What are the hypernyms for Jonah?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    israelite, person, prophet, religious figure, Bible Character, Biblical Figure, Biblical Personage, Old Testament Figure.

What are the holonyms for Jonah?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

What are the antonyms for Jonah?

Usage examples for Jonah

We know also that the families of Zebedee and jonah were partners in trade, and it was likely that the young men of the families would go in company to visit the Baptist when the fishing was slack.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
Do you believe literally that jonah was swallowed by a whale, and remained in its belly three days and was then cast up?
"Marital Power Exemplified in Mrs. Packard's Trial, and Self-Defence from the Charge of Insanity"
Elizabeth Parsons Ware Packard
For example, jonah uses the word everlasting with a limited meaning, when he says, "thine everlasting bars are about me."
"Marital Power Exemplified in Mrs. Packard's Trial, and Self-Defence from the Charge of Insanity"
Elizabeth Parsons Ware Packard

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