Meaning & Origin
A surname from Arabic.
Younis is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, an Arabic form of Jonah or Jonas, from the Hebrew Yonah meaning 'dove.' In the Quran, Yunus (Jonah) is one of the prophets, with an entire surah (chapter 10) named in his honor, telling the story of his swallowing by a whale and eventual redemption.
About 652 U.S. births are recorded. Younis carries the gentle symbol of the dove alongside the dramatic prophetic narrative of Jonah — a name of peace, resilience, and faith.