The nameYounous
Younous is the Arabic form of Jonah, also spelled Yunus.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Hebrew Yonah, "dove".
Origin
Arabic, of Hebrew origin.
History
In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Younous
Younous in France
622ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (65 births)
675babies named Younous in France since 1900
Younous was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 275 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Younous. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Younous in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 47 births a year on average, against 38 in the five years before.
Younous in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Younous mean?
From the Hebrew Yonah, "dove".
What is the origin of the name Younous?
Arabic, of Hebrew origin.
Is Younous a girl's or a boy's name?
Younous is a boy's name.