Yunus (surname)

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Yunus
PronunciationArabic: [juːnus]
Persian: [juːnes]
Urdu: [juːnʊs]
Gender Male
Origin
Word/name Hebrew
Meaning Dove ; peaceful being, accomplishing, and a gift from God
Other names
Related names Jonah, Jonas, Joonas, Yonah, Janusz

Yunus is a surname, with the same origin and meaning as Yunus (given name).

Like the given name, there are several variant spellings.

Notable people with this surname

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