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Meanings

Biblical Baby Names Meaning:

In Biblical Baby Names the meaning of the name Jonathan is: Given of God.

Hebrew Baby Names Meaning:

In Hebrew Baby Names the meaning of the name Jonathan is: Jehovah has given. Jehovah's gift. Famous Bearer: Anglo-Irish writer Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), author of Gulliver's Travels.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Jonathan is: Jehovah has given. Jehovah's gift. Famous Bearer: Anglo-Irish writer Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), author of Gulliver's Travels.

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