Jonathan

¹

[jon-uh-thuhn]

noun

1. a variety of red apple that matures in early autumn.

Jonathan

²

[jon-uh-thuhn]

noun

1. (in the Bible) a son of Saul and friend of David.

2. Archaic.,  an American, especially a New Englander.

3. a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “God gave.”

Jonathan

¹

/ ˈdʒɒnəθən /

noun

1. a variety of red apple that ripens in early autumn

Jonathan

²

noun

1. Old Testament the son of Saul and David's close friend, who was killed in battle (I Samuel 31; II Samuel 1:19–26)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jonathan¹

First recorded in 1875–80; named after Jonathan Hasbrouck (died 1846), American jurist

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jonathan¹

C19: named after Jonathan Hasbrouk (died 1846), American jurist

Example Sentences

Jonathan Hayes was working in his office when he heard the screams of children from a dance studio next door as Axel Rudakubana, then 17, launched a random knife attack on 29 July 2024.

From BBC

Businessman Jonathan Hayes, who was stabbed when he left his office after hearing the attack, will also speak.

From BBC

He takes the seat of Jonathan Reynolds, who moves to the vital role of chief whip.

From BBC

BBC News has been told that Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is set to fly to China next week to negotiate with Jingye officials.

From BBC

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reportedly called British National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell last week to ask for an explanation for the arrest.

From BBC