ionas

Ionas is a given name of Greek origin, a transliteration of the Greek name Ιωνάς (Ionás), the form used in the Greek translation of the Bible for the prophet Jonah. The root is connected to the Hebrew Yonah, meaning “dove.” In modern Greek usage, Ionás is found in Greece and Cyprus and among Greek-speaking communities, and it is distinct from Ioannis (John) even though both are part of the wider biblical onomastic tradition.

In other languages, the name may appear as Jonas or Jonah depending on local transliteration and adaptation practices; Ionas (without the accent) is sometimes encountered in non-Greek texts as a direct rendering of the Greek form. The name is primarily personal rather than widely used as a common noun or term outside of naming contexts.

Variants and related names include Ionás (accented Greek form), Ionas (unaccented), Jonas, Jonah, and Ioannes. The usage and popularity of Ionas can vary by region and history, often reflecting religious, cultural, or familial naming traditions within Greek-speaking communities. See also Jonah, Jonas, Ioannes for related etymology and cognate forms.