Giona

Meaning of Giona

Giona is an Italian girl’s name pronounced joh-NAH that journeys back to the Hebrew word for “dove,” a universal symbol of peace and hope. It has a playful bounce—imagine a dove fluttering over monsoon-soaked fields—yet carries a gentle strength. In many Indian hearts, hearing Giona feels like a whisper of shanti, a soothing promise after life’s storms. Though still rare in the U.S., with only a handful of little ones bearing it each year, Giona already sparks smiles and intrigue. It evokes the bold voyage of the biblical prophet Jonah, minus any seasickness, reminding every Giona that her life story is an inspired adventure waiting to soar.

Pronunciation

Italian

• Pronunced as joh-NAH (/joˈna/)

• Gianna
• Gia
• Gina
• Fiona