jonathan
word
/ˈdʒɑnəθən/
JAH-nuh-thuhn
/ˈdʒɒnəθən/
JO-nuh-thuhn
Definition
A male first name. It is used as a person's given name in English-speaking countries and many other places.
Usage & Nuances
This is a proper noun, so it is capitalized: 'Jonathan'. It is usually a person's first name, though it can appear in full names, nicknames, or direct address.
Spanish: JonatánPortuguese (BR): Jônatas - JonathanPortuguese (PT): Jónatas - JonathanChinese (Simplified): 乔纳森Chinese (Traditional): 喬納森Hindi: जोनाथनArabic: جوناثانBengali: জোনাথনRussian: ДжонатанJapanese: ジョナサンVietnamese: JonathanKorean: 조나단Turkish: JonathanUrdu: جوناتھنIndonesian: Jonathan
Example Sentences
My friend Jonathan lives near my school.
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Jonathan is my brother's name.
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I saw Jonathan at the store this morning.
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Have you talked to Jonathan yet, or should I call him?
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Jonathan said he'd be here by eight, but he's always running late.
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If Jonathan is joining us for dinner, we should book a bigger table.
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