jonathan

noun
UK: /ˈdʒɒnəθən/
US: /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/

  1. A male given name, derived from Hebrew, meaning 'God has given'.

    1. Jonathan is a very popular name for boys. [ ] [ ]
    2. My friend Jonathan is a talented musician and plays the guitar very well. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

johnny jon
jonathan interjection

  1. Used as a friendly or informal way to address someone, often in a playful manner.

    1. Hey, Jonathan, come here. [ ] [ ]
    2. Oh, Jonathan, you always make me laugh with your silly jokes! [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "jonathan" is /ˈdʒɒnəθən/ in British English and /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jonathan": johnny, jon.

Example usage of "jonathan": "Jonathan is a very popular name for boys.". More examples on the page.