Find out how popular the first name Jony has been for the last 36 years (from 1988 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jony by gender

Based on the last 36 years of data, Jony is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 8 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jony.

The history of the first name Jony

The name Jony is a variant of the Hebrew name Jonah, which means "dove" or "peaceful". It has its origins in the Old Testament, where Jonah was a prophet who was swallowed by a whale or a great fish. The Book of Jonah in the Hebrew Bible recounts his story.

The name Jony first appeared in medieval Europe, particularly in Spain and Portugal, where it was influenced by the Arabic name Yunus, which is also derived from the Hebrew name Jonah. During the Middle Ages, the name was used by both Christians and Jews in the Iberian Peninsula.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jony can be found in the 13th century, when a Jewish scholar named Jony ben Abraham lived in Barcelona, Spain. He was known for his contributions to the study of the Talmud and Jewish law.

In the 14th century, a famous Italian painter named Jony di Buoninsegna was active in Siena, Italy. He is known for his frescoes and altarpieces, which were influenced by the Byzantine and Gothic styles of the time.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Jony Andrés lived in Spain in the 16th century. He was a poet and playwright who wrote several works in Spanish, including comedies and religious plays.

In the 18th century, a French musician and composer named Jony Rousseau was active in Paris. He composed operas and ballets, and his works were performed at the Royal Academy of Music in Paris.

Another notable figure with the name Jony was Jony Appleseed, an American pioneer and nurseryman who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is renowned for introducing apple trees to large parts of the American Midwest and for his commitment to conservation and environmentalism.

Data source

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