Younis

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Meaning

A Prophet's name (Jonah)

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic يونس
Urdu یونس
Persian یونس
Turkish Yunus
Bengali ইউনিস
Pashto یونس
The name Younis is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'A Prophet's name (Jonah)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Younis has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Younis, like Yunus, is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Yonah, meaning “dove,” tied to the Quranic prophet swallowed by a great fish.