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Yunus is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Jonah. It refers to the biblical and quranic prophet who was swallowed by a large fish or whale, symbolizing repentance and divine protection.
Less common today
Yunus isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,294 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
13th-century Turkish Sufi poet and mystic
American professional soccer player
Khan of Moghulistan and grandfather of Babur
Ottoman statesman and Grand Vizier
