Boy Name

Yunis

"Dove, symbolizing peace and grace in Islamic tradition."

Ranked #3203 for boys

About the Name Yunis

Meaning

Dove, symbolizing peace and grace in Islamic tradition.

Origin

Arabic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#3203

Yunis is a boy name of Arabic origin. The name means "Dove, symbolizing peace and grace in Islamic tradition." and Currently ranked #3203 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with Y or explore other Arabic names.

Popularity Over Time

1950

1960

1970

1980

1990

#69

2000

#194

2010

#138

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Yunis

MY Muhammad Yunus (economist, Nobel laureate)

Names Similar to Yunis

Yunus

Boy

Arabic name meaning Jonah, referring to the biblical prophet who was swallowed by a whale.

Arabic/Hebrew #1464

Younes

Boy

Arabic variant of Yunus, associated with the biblical Jonah in Islamic tradition.

Arabic #2183

Jonah

Boy

Dove, peaceful being

Hebrew #126

Quick Facts

Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
Starts with: Y
Origin: Arabic