Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Peaceful and pure
Pronunciation: yoo-noos, /juːˈnuːs/, Y UW N AH S
Popularity Rank: #1,029
Yunus is an Arabic name derived from the Hebrew name Jonah, meaning 'dove'. In Islamic tradition, Yunus (Jonah) is a prophet mentioned in the Quran. The name signifies peace and purity.
The name Yunus is of Arabic origin and means Peaceful and pure, The Biblical Jonas is the English Language Equivalent, A Prophet's Name, A prophets name. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Yunus is commonly found in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and 76 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: yoo-noos
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /juːˈnuːs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: Y UW N AH S
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Yunus is recorded 63,117 times globally, ranking it as the 1,029th most common name worldwide.
Yunus is most prevalent in Turkey, with 50,789 occurrences, making it the 43th most popular name in the country.
In Turkey, the name Yunus is found among 1 in every 21 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | #43 | 1 : 21 |
| Saudi Arabia | #1,329 | 1 : 1,240 |
| Malaysia | #1,026 | 1 : 1,514 |
| Nigeria | #1,026 | 1 : 919 |
| Germany | #903 | 1 : 462 |
| France | #2,306 | 1 : 1,806 |
| India | #1,423 | 1 : 1,710 |
| Netherlands | #1,487 | 1 : 804 |
| United Arab Emirates | #1,693 | 1 : 2,149 |
| South Africa | #3,683 | 1 : 5,428 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Yunus from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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