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Jonathan is the international and Western form of the Hebrew biblical name Yonatan, rooted in the Hebrew language with the meaning 'God has given' or 'gift of God'. The name represents a unique cultural bridge between ancient Jewish tradition and the modern Western world, carrying all the historical and spiritual richness of its biblical origin while adapting to the international environment. The name spread throughout Europe and the Western world beginning in the Middle Ages, especially among Protestant communities seeking biblical names for their children, and became one of the most common and beloved names in the English-speaking world. The name Jonathan carries the legacy of one of the most moving and central figures in the Bible - Jonathan son of Saul, who became an eternal symbol of true friendship, loyalty, courage, and the capacity for self-sacrifice for truth and justice. The story of his deep friendship with David, who was supposed to be his rival for the throne, constitutes one of the most touching stories about genuine love between people, about the ability to see beyond personal interests, and about unwavering loyalty. Jonathan chose to stand by David even though he knew that by doing so he was giving up his right to succeed his father as king, and he sacrificed himself for his people and his principles. This legacy of nobility of spirit, moral courage, and the ability to prefer the common good over personal interest has accompanied the name Jonathan throughout history. In the Western world, the name Jonathan gained enormous popularity especially from the 17th century onward, becoming a preferred name among Anglo-Saxon, American, and European families. The name projects a sense of intelligence, culture, refinement, and nobility, and is associated with many famous figures in literature, science, art, and politics. The soft and melodic sound of the name, along with the possibility of affectionate nicknames like John, Johnny, or Nathan, made it a flexible and pleasant name suitable for all ages and social classes. In Israel, the name Jonathan represents a choice by parents who wish to connect their Jewish identity with the desire to give their child a name with an international character, a name that can open doors in the global world while maintaining a deep connection to sources and tradition. The name conveys values of openness, intercultural dialogue, adaptability, and the ability to move freely between different worlds while maintaining spiritual and moral depth.

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1 Samuel 18:1 - And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul

In Kabbalah, the name Jonathan carries the energy of divine gift and supreme grace. The name represents the power of unconditional giving, of pure love, and of the ability to see true good beyond the veils of ego and personal interests. The name connects the Sefirah of Chesed (Kindness) to the Sefirah of Tiferet (Beauty), expressing the ability to balance between giving and receiving, between love and justice.

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Jonathan Swift - Irish writer, author of 'Gulliver's Travels' | Jonathan Safran Foer - American novelist, author of 'Everything Is Illuminated' | Jonathan Franzen - American novelist, author of 'The Corrections' | Jonathan Rhys Meyers - Irish actor | Jonathan Ive - British designer, former Chief Design Officer of Apple | Jonathan Coulton - American musician and singer | Jonathan Pryce - British actor | Jonathan Groff - American actor and singer

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