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 Jonathan - Definition 

Jonathan (יְהוֹנָתָן / יוֹנָתָן "Whom the LORD gave", Standard Hebrew Yəhonatan, Tiberian Hebrew Yəhônāṯān) was a prince of the Kingdom of Israel, son of King Saul, and beloved of the subsequent David (see Jonathan and David). He was killed along with his father at the Battle of Mount Gilboa.

Jonathan was also the name of one son of Jada. See 1 Chronicles 2:32-33.

Jonathan is a common given name. Nicknames include Jon or Jonny and less frequently Nathan or Nate. Common alternative spellings of Jonathan include Jonathon, Johnathan, and Johnathon.

Names with similar meanings include Theodore in Greek and Bogdan in Slavonic.

The Jonathan is also a variety of apple.


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