Jonathan

¹ American  

[jon-uh-thuhn] / ˈdʒɒn ə θən /

noun

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

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Jonathan ² American  

[jon-uh-thuhn] / ˈdʒɒn ə θən /

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.”

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Jonathan ¹ British  

/ ˈdʒɒnəθən /

noun

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

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Jonathan ² British  

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)

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Etymology

Origin of Jonathan

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

Example Sentences

Jonathan David’s three goals were more than Canada had scored in its previous World Cup seven games combined.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Brainerd’s journals, guided into print by his father-in-law, Jonathan Edwards, later inspired many Protestants either to become missionaries or to support mission agencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

“I think the town cryers of private-credit doom are going to be disappointed,” Blackstone President Jonathan Gray said at a conference this month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

"Diezani Alison-Madueke was cleared of six charges of bribery at Southwark Crown Court on 17 June 2026, after a five-month trial," defence lawyer Jonathan Laidlaw said in a press release.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

Jonathan realized Moose had been under him, pushing him out of the water.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret