Jonathan
1[ jon-uh-thuhn ]
/ ˈdʒɒn ə θən /
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noun
a variety of red apple that matures in early autumn.
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Origin of Jonathan
1First recorded in 1875–80; named after Jonathan Hasbrouck (died 1846), American jurist
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Other definitions for Jonathan (2 of 2)
Jonathan2
[ jon-uh-thuhn ]
/ ˈdʒɒn ə θən /
noun
a son of Saul and friend of David. 1 Samuel 18–20.
a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “God gave.”
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British Dictionary definitions for Jonathan (1 of 2)
Jonathan1
/ (ˈdʒɒnəθən) /
noun
a variety of red apple that ripens in early autumn
Word Origin for Jonathan
C19: named after Jonathan Hasbrouk (died 1846), American jurist
British Dictionary definitions for Jonathan (2 of 2)
Jonathan2
noun
Old Testament the son of Saul and David's close friend, who was killed in battle (I Samuel 31; II Samuel 1:19–26)
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