Yehonatan

Yehonatan is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, used primarily in Israel and among Jewish communities. It is the Hebrew form of Jonathan, and is commonly transliterated as Yehonatan, Yonatan, or Jonathan.

The name comes from Hebrew יהונתן (Yehonatan), combining Yah (short for Yahweh) and natan (to give), traditionally interpreted as "Yahweh has given."

In the Hebrew Bible, Yehonatan (Jonathan) is the eldest son of King Saul and a close ally of David. His loyalty and friendship with David are noted, and he dies in battle against the Philistines on Mount Gilboa.

Modern usage: The name remains popular in Israel and among Jewish communities. It is used across religious and secular contexts. Modern variants include Yonatan and Jonathan.

Notable people: Yehonatan Geffen (born 1947) is an Israeli songwriter, poet, and author who uses this form of the name.