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. Compare Brother Jonathan.
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

The Los Angeles County district attorney’s office confirmed that Jonathan Saldana, 31, has been charged with felony grand theft.

From Los Angeles Times

Jonathan Lowy, president of Global Action on Gun Violence, says gun makers are told when trafficked guns are under investigation and are aware which dealers are selling guns to traffickers.

From BBC

Stanford President Jonathan Levin and Provost Jenny Martinez on Tuesday said in a statement praising Harvard that "universities need to address legitimate criticisms with humility and openness".

From BBC

On Tuesday, the Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will travel to Immingham in north east Lincolnshire where the raw materials will be unloaded and transported to British Steel.

From BBC

Asked if he could guarantee the furnaces would remain open, Jonathan Reynolds said he would not comment "on the commercial aspect of supply" but the takeover gave the "opportunity" to obtain the coal needed.

From BBC