Jonathan

[ jon-uh-thuh n ]

/ ˈdʒɒn ə θən /

a variety of red apple that matures in early autumn.

Origin of Jonathan

First recorded in 1875–80; named after Jonathan Hasbrouck (died 1846), American jurist

Jonathan ²

[ jon-uh-thuh n ]

/ ˈdʒɒn ə θən /

a son of Saul and friend of David. I Sam. 18–20.

Archaic. an American, especially a New Englander. Compare Brother Jonathan.

a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “God gave.”

Jonathan Gruber, the economist who helped design Romneycare and the Affordable Care Act, falls on his sword before Congress.

Obamacare Architect: I Wanted to Sound Smart |Ben Jacobs |December 9, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Jonathan Moore, who secured the $1.7 million settlement in the Stewart case, is representing them.

Before Eric Garner, There Was Michael Stewart: The Tragic Story of the Real-Life Radio Raheem |Marlow Stern |December 4, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Available at Jonathan Adler Whisky Tumbler Set—Light Horn, $65 This is drinking at its most fashionable.

The Daily Beast’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide: For the Angelina Jolie in Your Life |Allison McNearney |November 29, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
“Foreplay for them is getting their emails in check,” Jonathan says.

How the Property Brothers Became Your Mom’s Favorite TV Stars |Kevin Fallon |November 25, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

Around 2005, Drew flew west to pursue a career in acting while Jonathan ran the business in Calgary.

How the Property Brothers Became Your Mom’s Favorite TV Stars |Kevin Fallon |November 25, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
What but divine grace could have enabled Jonathan to maintain this blessed temper?

The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel |W. G. Blaikie
You said in your letter to me the other day, Jonathan, that you thought things were bad because of the wickedness of man's nature.

The Common Sense of Socialism |John Spargo
Obviously it was the duty of old Jonathan Farr to make the only sacrifice that could save the boy.

Billy Topsail, M.D. |Norman Duncan
The loud applause was instantaneous, and Jonathan turned quickly to Hepsey, as he stamped his feet and clapped his hands.

Hepsey Burke |Frank Noyes Westcott
Mr Jonathan says, sir, that it is always right to look over the deaths, that news of that kind may not shock you.

The Pirate |Frederick Marryat

Jonathan ¹

/ (ˈdʒɒnəθən) /

a variety of red apple that ripens in early autumn

C19: named after Jonathan Hasbrouk (died 1846), American jurist

Jonathan ²

Old Testament the son of Saul and David's close friend, who was killed in battle (I Samuel 31; II Samuel 1:19–26)