Names Yunis

Yunis

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Yunis means "dove" or "pigeon". It is derived from the Arabic word "yunus", which also means "whale". The name has religious significance as well, as Yunis (Jonah) is a prophet mentioned in the Quran and the Bible.
Scripts(How to write)
يونس
يونس(Arabic)
Pronunciation
YOO-nis(Arabic)
Yoo-nis
Popularity
The popularity of the name Yunis varies widely by country. In Arabic-speaking countries, it is a very common name. In other parts of the world, it is less popular.

cartoon of the name Yunis
Cartoon of Yunis

Yunis Name meanings & History

The name Yunis means "dove" or "pigeon". It is derived from the Arabic word "yunus", which also means "whale". The name has religious significance as well, as Yunis (Jonah) is a prophet mentioned in the Quran and the Bible. Variant transcription of Yunus, as well as the usual Azerbaijani form. Yunis is primarily used as a given name for boys in Arabic-speaking countries. It is also used by Muslim families in other parts of the world.

Zodiac Sign of Yunis: Yin/Yang Capricorn

Synonyms of Yunis:

Y: Yin/Yang,Youth-giving,Yen/money

U: Universality,Unity,Undermining,Understanding,Utopia

N: Neat,Nagging,Neurosis,Nitpicking,Nervous,Nutrition,Nice

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

S: Social Standing,Solidity,Sensuality,Sex,Status,Security,Success

Yunis is:

  • a Common name
  • a Mature name
  • a Unintellectual name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Yunis include Yunus Emre, a Turkish poet; Yunus Musah, an American soccer player; and Yunis Abdelhamid, a Moroccan soccer player.