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Yehonatan is an ancient and impressive Hebrew name composed of two elements: "Yeho" - a shortened form of God's name, and "natan" - meaning gave or granted. The full meaning of the name is "God has given" or "gift of God," expressing deep gratitude for the birth of a child and the understanding that children are a precious divine gift. The name carries profound spiritual significance of gratitude and appreciation for life itself. In the Bible, Yehonatan is a central and moving figure - the firstborn son of Saul, the first king of Israel. Yehonatan was not only the crown prince but also a talented and courageous military commander who led important military campaigns against the Philistines. Above all, however, Yehonatan is remembered in the collective memory of the Jewish people as a symbol of true friendship, loyalty, and extraordinary nobility of spirit. His friendship with King David became one of the most famous and touching friendships in world literature. Despite knowing that David was anointed king in his place, Yehonatan not only did not envy him but actually protected him from his father Saul's wrath, relinquished his right to the throne with rare magnanimity, and made an eternal covenant of love with David. The tragedy of Yehonatan's death in the Battle of Mount Gilboa, together with his father Saul and his two brothers, is one of the most moving and tragic moments in the Bible. David, who loved Yehonatan with a soul-deep love, wrote about him the famous "Lament of David," one of the most beautiful and moving elegies in Hebrew literature: "I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan; you have been very pleasant to me. Your love to me was wonderful, surpassing the love of women." This lament became a symbol of true friendship for generations. The name Yehonatan thus carries values of loyalty, courage, nobility of spirit, and the ability to see beyond personal interests. It suits parents who believe in the values of true friendship, devotion, and sacrifice for the greater good. In modern Israeli culture, the name Yehonatan remains popular and beloved, perceived as a classic and noble name carrying rich historical and emotional significance.

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2 Samuel 1:26 - I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan; you have been very pleasant to me. Your love to me was wonderful, surpassing the love of women

In Kabbalah, the name Yehonatan carries deep meaning of connection between divine will and earthly gift. The letter Hey at the beginning of the name symbolizes the divine soul and holy presence. The name represents the Sefirah of Chesed (loving-kindness) and giving, expressing the Kabbalistic idea that the human soul is a gift from the Creator. Yehonatan also represents the ability to relinquish personal ego for a higher purpose, a quality connected to the Sefirah of Keter - the ability to see the bigger picture and act from supreme wisdom.

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Jonathan Safran Foer - American novelist | Jonathan Swift - Irish author and satirist | Jonathan Rhys Meyers - Irish actor | Jonathan Franzen - American novelist | Jonathan Winters - American comedian and actor

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