A male given name, sometimes spelled 'Jonathan,' derived from Hebrew meaning 'God has given.'
From Hebrew 'Yonatan' (Yonah meaning 'dove' + natan meaning 'gave'). The name appears in the Bible as King David's best friend and became popular across English-speaking cultures through religious tradition.
Jonathan was one of the most famous biblical friendships—his loyalty to David over his own father King Saul made him a symbol of true friendship, which is why the name carries such meaning in Western culture.
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