Pronunciation | Arabic: [juːnus] Persian: [juːnes] Urdu: [juːnʊs] |
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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 |
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