Boy
Yunus
Yunus is a familiar Turkish boys’ name, shared with the word for dolphin and known as a prophet’s name.
Meaning
In Turkish, yunus is the word for dolphin, a marine mammal. As a given name, Yunus also names a prophet in the Quran and is often associated with peace and friendship.
Origin
The given name entered Turkish through Arabic. Its use in Islamic culture is closely connected with the prophet named in the Quran.
In recent years
Yunus was long among the most chosen names, appearing in earlier official top-100 lists 37 times and reaching a best rank of 22. It is absent from the latest official top-100 list but remains a recognised classic from earlier generations.
How does it look on a plaque?
On a Meşgalem wooden name plaque, Yunus pairs naturally with a small dolphin motif for a warm nursery keepsake.
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