Jonaya
Meaning of Jonaya
Jonaya is a unique and beautiful name for a baby girl. Its origin is uncertain, but it is thought to have African roots. The name has a melodic sound, pronounced as joh-NAY-uh (/dʒoʊˈneɪə/) in English. It may also be spelled as Jonayah. Despite its rarity, the name has been steadily used in the United States over the past two decades. In recent years, it has been given to an average of 6-9 newborn girls annually. While Jonaya does not have any specific associations or famous namesakes, its distinctiveness makes it an appealing choice for parents seeking an uncommon and elegant name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as joh-NAY-uh (/dʒoʊˈneɪə/)
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Notable People Named Jonaya
| Jonaya Kemper is an American game design academic, writer, and designer known for her work in LARP, tabletop role-playing games, and computer games, as well as for coining the term "emancipatory bleed." |
