Jonathan Banda

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jonathan Banda — God has given
470K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jonathan Banda is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Jonathan is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Jonathan (Hebrew: יְהוֹנָתָן/יוֹנָתָן‎, Standard: Yehōnatan/Yōnatan, Tiberian: Yŏhōnāṯān/Yōnāṯān) is a common name given to males which means "YHWH has given" in Hebrew. The earliest known use of the name was in the Bible; one Jonathan was the son of King Saul, a close friend of David. Variants of Jonathan include Jonatan, Djonathan. Biblical variants include Yehonathan, Y'honathan, Yhonathan, Yonathan, Yehonatan, Yonatan, Yonaton, Yonoson, Yeonoson or Yehonasan. In Israel, "Yoni" is a common nickname for Yonatan (Jonathan) in the same way Jonny is in English. The surname Banda: Banda Kanakalingeshwara Rao (1907–1968), Indian stage actor Lucius Banda (born 1970), Malawian musician and politician Abdallah Banda (born 1963), Sudanese military commander Banda Singh Bahadur (1670–1716), Sikh military leader Aleke Banda (1939–2010), Malawian politician Banda Karthika Reddy (born 1977), Indian politician Chimunthu Banda, Malawian politician Ester Banda, Zambian politician Etta Banda, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malawi Hastings Banda (1898–1997), former President of Malawi Joyce Banda (born 1950), President of Malawi M. D. Jonathan is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 470K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jonathan reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jonathan

Meaning: God has given

Hebrew

Jonathan (Hebrew: יְהוֹנָתָן/יוֹנָתָן‎, Standard: Yehōnatan/Yōnatan, Tiberian: Yŏhōnāṯān/Yōnāṯān) is a common name given to males which means "YHWH has given" in Hebrew. The earliest known use of the name was in the Bible; one Jonathan was the son of King Saul, a close friend of David. Variants of Jonathan include Jonatan, Djonathan. Biblical variants include Yehonathan, Y'honathan, Yhonathan, Yonathan, Yehonatan, Yonatan, Yonaton, Yonoson, Yeonoson or Yehonasan. In Israel, "Yoni" is a common nickname for Yonatan (Jonathan) in the same way Jonny is in English.

Surname: Banda

Spanish

Banda Kanakalingeshwara Rao (1907–1968), Indian stage actor Lucius Banda (born 1970), Malawian musician and politician Abdallah Banda (born 1963), Sudanese military commander Banda Singh Bahadur (1670–1716), Sikh military leader Aleke Banda (1939–2010), Malawian politician Banda Karthika Reddy (born 1977), Indian politician Chimunthu Banda, Malawian politician Ester Banda, Zambian politician Etta Banda, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malawi Hastings Banda (1898–1997), former President of Malawi Joyce Banda (born 1950), President of Malawi M. D.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jonathan is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jonathan by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jonathan Banda

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jonathan Banda:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jonathan?
The first name Jonathan originates from Hebrew. Jonathan (Hebrew: יְהוֹנָתָן/יוֹנָתָן‎, Standard: Yehōnatan/Yōnatan, Tiberian: Yŏhōnāṯān/Yōnāṯān) is a common name given to males which means "YHWH has given" in Hebrew. The earliest known use of the name was in the Bible; one Jonathan was the son of King Saul, a close friend of David. Variants of Jonathan include Jonatan, Djonathan. Biblical variants include Yehonathan, Y'honathan, Yhonathan, Yonathan, Yehonatan, Yonatan, Yonaton, Yonoson, Yeonoson or Yehonasan. In Israel, "Yoni" is a common nickname for Yonatan (Jonathan) in the same way Jonny is in English.
When was Jonathan most popular?
The name Jonathan reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Banda?
The surname Banda originates from Spanish. Banda Kanakalingeshwara Rao (1907–1968), Indian stage actor Lucius Banda (born 1970), Malawian musician and politician Abdallah Banda (born 1963), Sudanese military commander Banda Singh Bahadur (1670–1716), Sikh military leader Aleke Banda (1939–2010), Malawian politician Banda Karthika Reddy (born 1977), Indian politician Chimunthu Banda, Malawian politician Ester Banda, Zambian politician Etta Banda, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malawi Hastings Banda (1898–1997), former President of Malawi Joyce Banda (born 1950), President of Malawi M. D.
What are the origins of the name Jonathan Banda?
The name Jonathan Banda combines two different traditions: the first name Jonathan has Hebrew roots, while the surname Banda originates from Spanish.
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