The baby name Jonelis is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'english': '/ˈdʒoʊnəlɪs/ (JOH-nuh-lis)', 'lithuanian': '/joˈnɛlɪs/ (yo-NEH-lis)'}.
The baby name Jonelis is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'english': '/ˈdʒoʊnəlɪs/ (JOH-nuh-lis)', 'lithuanian': '/joˈnɛlɪs/ (yo-NEH-lis)'}.
Jonelis is in Origin.
Jonelis is a Lithuanian diminutive of Jonas, the local form of John, ultimately from Hebrew Yōḥanan “Yahweh is gracious.” The suffix -elis marks endearment and youth, giving the sense “little Jonas/John.” In standard Lithuanian it is spelled Jonėlis; the diacritic‑free Jonelis appears in diaspora records and international use.
Used as a familiar form across Lithuania and among emigrants, it was sometimes recorded as a formal given name in the late 19th–20th centuries and also survives as a surname. Today it is rare but culturally resonant through its link to Jonas and St. John’s Day (Joninės). Variants and related forms: Jonas; Lithuanian diminutives Jonukas, Joniukas; Latvian Jānis; Polish Jan; Germanic Johan/Johannes; English John; Gaelic Ian/Seán; Slavic Ivan; Romance Juan/Jean/Giovanni. The core meaning remains “God is gracious,” with an affectionate nuance.
Jonelis is extremely rare. There are only 7 recorded uses on record, spread over 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR | 0 | #55 | 1 | 1,497 | |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #150 | 2 | 2,166 |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
Jonelis is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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