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Joniah

/JO-niah/

Meaning: Dove

Joniah at a glance

Meaning: Dove
Origin: Hebrew
Religion: Christian
Gender: boy
Pronunciation: JO-niah
Syllables: 2
Popularity: uncommon
Variants & Spellings: Jonah, Joneh, Jonnaah, Jonna, Joneaah, Jonneah

Lucky details for Joniah

Number: 2
Color: Pearl White
Stone: Moonstone
Flower: Jasmine
Day: Monday
Planet: Moon
Zodiac: Cancer
Metal: Silver

Joniah is a Hebrew name meaning “dove”. It is a spelling variant of Jonah and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Joniah for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Joniah reduce to 2, a number linked with Moon and with people who are empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker.

Numerology

Chaldean value 2 — Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred.

Personality

Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred

Positive Traits

Empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker

Negative Traits

Sensitive to criticism and can take things to heart

Career Suggestions

Counselling, teaching, nursing, hospitality, the arts

Nicknames

Joni Jony Joy

Middle Names

Jatin Jaconie Jakk

Sibling Names

Abigail Bethano Elishev Rakhelie

Compatible Names

Aaron Asherrie Danyeli Ethannah Jaconi Leviye

FAQs about the name Joniah

What does the name Joniah mean?

Joniah means “dove” and comes from a Hebrew root.

Is Joniah a boy or girl name?

Joniah is most often used as a boy name today.

How do you pronounce Joniah?

Joniah is pronounced JO-niah (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Joniah?

The lucky number for Joniah is 2, ruled by Moon.

What are good nicknames for Joniah?

Popular short forms include Joni, Jony, Joy.