/ Dictionary / Index J Jonathan: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Jon•a•than Pronunciation: ( jon'u-thun), [key] — n. a son of Saul and friend of David. I Sam. 18–20. an American, esp. a New Englander. Cf. Brother Jonathan. a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “God gave.” Jon•a•than Pronunciation: ( jon'u-thun), [key] — n. a variety of red apple that matures in early autumn. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: jonathan (Thesaurus) Jonah crab Jonathan spot Related Content Daily Word Quiz: paradox Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language