First name Yunus - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Turkish
Nameday
Meaning
The male first name Yunus has its origin in the Arabic region and means "dove". In the Islamic tradition, Yunus is the name of the prophet Jonah, who is mentioned as a messenger of God in the Quran. The name symbolizes peace and gentleness, which is also expressed through the meaning "dove". Yunus is popular in various cultures and is often given as a middle name.
Famous people with the first name Yunus
- Muhammad Yunus (Bangladeshi economist)
- Yunus Emre (Turkish footballer)
- Yunus Musah (American-English soccer player)
- Yunus Parvez (Person)
- Yunus Akgün (Turkish footballer)