Name meaning
Yunis
Boy's nameƏrəb mənşəliYəhudi mənşəliIn the Quran
The form of the name of the Prophet Yunus, mentioned in the Quran, as used in Azerbaijan.
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Name meaning and origin
Yunis is a phonetic variant found in Azerbaijani of the name Yunus, the form that the ancient Hebrew name Yona (dove) took in the Arabic language. Both spellings refer to the same prophet, Yunus (peace be upon him), who spent time in the belly of a fish and then repented and was forgiven.
The spelling Yunis was historically used in Azerbaijan as the name of real people: National Heroes of Azerbaijan such as Yunis Najafov and Yunis Aliyev bore this name. Today, although the form Yunus is more prevalent in official records, Yunis is a recognized spelling carrying the same meaning and religious content.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli · Yəhudi mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- Yes
- Variants
- Yunus
- Pronunciation
- ju.ˈnis
Notable people with this name
Yunis Najafov
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Yunis?
Yunis is the variant spelling used in Azerbaijan of the name of the Prophet Yunus (peace be upon him), who spent time in the belly of a fish and whose repentance was accepted.Is the name Yunis mentioned in the Quran?
Yes, the form Yunus, on which the name is based, is mentioned in several surahs of the Quran, including verse 163 of Surah An-Nisa, among the prophets.Is Yunis a boy name or a girl name?
Yunis is a boy name.