Jonthan

Jonthan appears to be a variant spelling of Jonathan, a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'gift of God' or 'God has given.' This alternate spelling likely emerged through regional pronunciation differences or simple transcription errors that eventually became standardized in some families. While much less common than the traditional Jonathan, Jonthan maintains the same biblical associations with King Saul's son in the Old Testament, who was known for his loyal friendship with David. The name conveys values of faithfulness and integrity. Despite its similarity to the more familiar spelling, Jonthan might present some pronunciation and spelling challenges for its bearers, though it offers a subtle distinction from the highly popular Jonathan.

Pronounced JON-thun.

As of October 2026, Jonthan ranked #9192 in US births in 2013 SSA, peaked at #1445 in 1986.