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Jonah

In the Old Testament, the prophet who sailed out to sea to avoid following God's command. He was swallowed by a fish and finally spewed out on dry land after three days. Sailors have long since associated the name with someone who brings bad luck. A top 200 name since 1999.

Origin: Hebrew

Gender: Male

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Variations: Jonie +; Add a Variation

Alternative Spellings: Jona +; Add an Alternative

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