Jonah \j(o)-nah\ as a boy's name is pronounced JOE-nah. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Jonah is "dove". Also means "peace" as the dove is a symbol of peace. Biblical: because Jonah was on board a ship when God caused it to sink, sailors have traditionally used the name to personify someone who brings bad luck. Medical pioneer Jonas Salk.

Jonah has 2 variant forms: Jonas and Jonasco.

Baby names that sound like Jonah are Jona, Jon, Jonny and Jonn.