Yunus
/YOO-noos/
“The name of the prophet Jonah, associated with patience and devotion”
In Fulani
- How to say it
- YOO-noos
- Given to
- Boys
- Used in
- Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
- How common
- common
Every way to write it
The name & its alternative spellings
YunusYounous
From the same family
In Swahili
- How to say it
- YOO-noos
- Given to
- Boys
- Used in
- Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
- How common
- common
Every way to write it
The name & its alternative spellings
YunusYunusi
From the same family
01Amani“Arabic-derived through Swahili: peace, safety, and security”→︎02Aslam“Safer, more secure, or more peaceful.”→︎03Jazira“A peaceful island of beauty and refuge”→︎04Naim“Blessed with peace and happiness”→︎05Naima“Peaceful, contented, and blessed”→︎06Radhia“Content, joyful, and at peace”→︎07Raha“Joy, comfort, and a peaceful presence”→︎08Ridhia“Contentment, satisfaction, and peace of heart”→︎09Sakina“Peace, calm, and inner serenity”→︎10Salama“Peaceful and safe”→︎11Salim“Safe, healthy, and at peace”→︎12Salima“Safe, healthy, and at peace”→︎