What does the name Yunus mean?

Yunus means "a Prophet, the biblical Jonah" in Arabic.

Is Yunus a Quranic name?

Yes, Yunus is a Quranic name mentioned in the Holy Quran.

What is the origin of the name Yunus?

The name Yunus has Arabic origin.

Is Yunus a good Muslim name?

Yes, Yunus is a beautiful Muslim boy name meaning "a Prophet, the biblical Jonah", suitable for boys.

Yunus

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يونس

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Pronunciation

yunus

Meaning

a Prophet, the biblical Jonah

Origin

Arabic

Quranic Name

Yes

Popularity

Popular

About the Name

Yunus is a masculine Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, carrying the beautiful meaning of "a Prophet, the biblical Jonah". This name holds exceptional significance in Islam — it is both mentioned in the Holy Quran and is the name of a Prophet of Allah, making it among the most blessed names a parent can choose. Yunus is a popular name among Muslim communities worldwide.

Quranic Reference

“Surah Yunus (10:98)”

Numerology (Abjad)

Yunus=126

Each Arabic letter carries a numeric value in the classical Abjad system.

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